La Jara, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
593 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,630 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$323 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$544 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Conejos County
1
Alamosa Urban Area
2
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Conejos County
1
Alamosa Urban Area
4
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 11 19
Feb 0 9 25
Mar 1 12 34
Apr 1 8 42
May 1 2 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 2 0 62
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 3 44
Nov 1 8 32
Dec 0 11 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 6, CO State House District 62, CO
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Schools

La Jara Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
North Conejos Alternative Program
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Centauri Middle School
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Centauri High School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Adams State University
14 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Trinidad State Junior College
80 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northern New Mexico College
88 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

San Luis Valley Health
14 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Rio Grande Hospital
36 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
99 miles, W • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
106 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
115 miles, SW • 1 star
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