La Junta, Colorado

Population 7,060

La Junta is located in Otero County, CO. The population is 7,060, making La Junta the largest city in Otero County.

There are 3 public schools in La Junta with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for La Junta is very low , and there are 35 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in La Junta is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date La Junta property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near La Junta include La Junta Gardens, North La Junta and Swink.

La Junta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Crime Rate

58.11% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 344
  • Violent Crimes: 458
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

72.68% Higher than national avg.
  • 35 offenders in La Junta
  • 49.58 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

80 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 72

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in La Junta, CO and 1 private school. Homefacts rates La Junta's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of La Junta, CO issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of La Junta, CO issued 2 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: $703
  • 1 Bedroom: $708
  • 2 Bedrooms: $931
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,186
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,515

Zip Codes

81050

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Environmental Hazards

80 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    La Junta, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    La Junta, CO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.6 Average
    La Junta, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.87°
  • February 34.97°
  • March 45.6°
  • April 53.07°
  • May 63.53°
  • June 75.11°
  • July 80.37°
  • August 77.64°
  • September 68.33°
  • October 54.35°
  • November 43.25°
  • December 28.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for La Junta, CO

Earthquakes
La Junta, CO has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
La Junta, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
La Junta, CO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
La Junta, CO has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in La Junta, CO: $31,999

Unemployment

Unemployment in La Junta is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.28%
White Collar - 51.72%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ken Buck

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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6 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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