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La Junta, Colorado

Introduction to La Junta, Colorado

Located in Otero county, La Junta, Colorado, is 60 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 90 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are 7,568 residents living in the city.

La Junta History

The name "La Junta" is a Spanish word meaning "the meeting city"; the community was so named because of its existence as a railroad junction. During World War II, the city had an Army Air Force Training Base located just outside its boundary. La Junta was officially incorporated into the state in 1881. Among the notable residents of the city are writer Ken Kesey and founder of the Koshare Indian Dancers J. F. Burshears.

La Junta and nearby Attractions

  • Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
  • John Martin Reservoir
  • Koshare Indian Museum
  • La Junta/ Woodruff Memorial Library

Things To Do In La Junta

The city of La Junta offers many recreational opportunities. The Otero Junior College features the Koshare Indian Museum, which has a large collection of Native American artifacts. The Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site serves as a supply station as well as a resting city for the travelers on Santa Fe Trail. At the John Martin Reservoir, activities such as fishing, camping, and picnicking are available.

La Junta Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Lamar Municipal Airport.

La Junta Higher Education

Higher education is available at the Otero Junior College, Colorado College, and Lamar Community College.

High Points

La Junta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLa Junta Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLa Junta Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%La Junta Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%La Junta Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%La Junta Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of La Junta, CO

Comparing La Junta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime22

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