La Jara, Colorado

Population 1,094

La Jara is located in Conejos County, CO. The population is 1,094, making La Jara the 4th largest city in Conejos County.

There are 4 public schools in La Jara with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for La Jara is high , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in La Jara is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date La Jara property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near La Jara include Sanford, Manassa and Romeo.

La Jara Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.1%

Crime Rate

56.04% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 248
  • Violent Crimes: 625
  • Robbery: 50
  • Burglary: 932
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

62.96% Higher than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in La Jara
  • 36.56 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

20 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 20

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in La Jara, CO and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates La Jara's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in La Jara, CO

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of La Jara, CO issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of La Jara, CO issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $612
  • 1 Bedroom: $616
  • 2 Bedrooms: $811
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,065
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,105

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Environmental Hazards

20 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    La Jara, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    La Jara, CO is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    La Jara, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 14.98°
  • February 21.35°
  • March 34.78°
  • April 42.5°
  • May 50.9°
  • June 61.11°
  • July 66.1°
  • August 63.83°
  • September 55.38°
  • October 43.27°
  • November 30.42°
  • December 14.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for La Jara, CO

Earthquakes
La Jara, CO has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
La Jara, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
La Jara, CO has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
La Jara, CO has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in La Jara, CO: $31,094

Unemployment

Unemployment in La Jara is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.01%
White Collar - 51.99%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Scott Tipton

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

1 FCC Tower view all

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  • No fire stations found in La Jara, CO

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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