La Jara, CO
Living in La Jara
Bikeability12
Walkability42
Commute94
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports5
Hospitals93
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
817Population-113 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino63%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$3.5k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector55%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office26%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value+$8.1k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$572Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas63%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Jara
United States45
Colorado43
Conejos County7
Property Crime in La Jara
United States48
Colorado55
Conejos County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 43 | 1 | 8 |
| May | 51 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Jara
Inland Flooding14
Tornado4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Jara, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Jara, CO
Trinity Lutheran School
15 miles, N
St Peter's Lutheran School
23 miles, NW
High Valley Christian School
39 miles, N
St Francis of Assisi School
59 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near La Jara, CO
Western Colorado University
103 miles, NW
Colorado State University-Pueblo
104 miles, NE
Fort Lewis College
105 miles, W
St John's College
111 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Jara, CO
San Luis Valley Health
14 miles, N
Rio Grande Hospital
36 miles, NW
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
61 miles, W
Airports
Airports near La Jara, CO
Durango-La Plata County Airport
99 miles, W
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
102 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
106 miles, NE
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
115 miles, S