La Junta, CO
Living in La Junta
Bikeability15
Walkability35
Commute100
Public Transit11
Affordability99
Public Safety74
Airports26
Hospitals47
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.9kPopulation-170 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$4k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office17%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value-$2.1k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$486Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Junta
United States45
Colorado43
Otero County21
Property Crime in La Junta
United States48
Colorado55
Otero County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 41 | 0 | 3 |
| Dec | 31 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Junta
Inland Flooding22
Tornado12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Junta, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Junta, CO
St John Neumann Catholic School
61 miles, W
The McClelland School
61 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
62 miles, W
St Therese Catholic School
63 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near La Junta, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
60 miles, W
Colorado College
92 miles, NW
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
93 miles, NW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
94 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Junta, CO
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
0 miles, SW
Prowers Medical Center
51 miles, E
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital
54 miles, NE
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health
61 miles, W
Airports
Airports near La Junta, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
56 miles, NW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
85 miles, NW
Denver International Airport
143 miles, NW
Garden City Regional Airport
154 miles, E