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North La Junta, CO
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North La Junta, CO
At a Glance
How North La Junta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North La Junta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North La Junta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North La Junta residents earn a median household income of $50,125 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,712. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 512 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North La Junta is $106,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,866. Median rent is $969/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
North La Junta reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,475/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in North La Junta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North La Junta has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.