La Junta Gardens, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
122 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,136 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$229,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$482 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$584 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Otero County
2
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Otero County
4
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 30
Feb 0 4 35
Mar 1 5 44
Apr 1 2 53
May 2 0 63
Jun 2 0 72
Jul 2 0 78
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 1 0 67
Oct 1 2 54
Nov 0 3 41
Dec 0 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 47, CO
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Schools

La Junta Intermediate School
2 miles, S • 1 star
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Swink Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Otero Junior College
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lamar Community College
51 miles, E • 1.4 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
60 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Pueblo Community College
62 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Prowers Medical Center
52 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
55 miles, NW • 1 star
Denver International Airport
142 miles, N • 5 star
Garden City Regional Airport
154 miles, SE • 1 star
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