Demographics
Welcome to La Junta, Colorado and La Junta Economic Development! Information and statistics about La Junta including weather, population demographics, and the community. Data provided by www.city-data.com
La Junta, Colorado
Population (year 2000): 7,568
- Males: 3,568 (47.1%)
- Females: 4,000 (52.9%)
Population density:
- 2546 people per square mile
Elevation: 4066 feet
Land area: 2.9 square miles
La Junta Weather
La Junta, Colorado is located on the high plains of Southeastern Colorado along the Arkansas River. Year round temperatures are usually mild with the average daytime summer temperature in the mid to upper 80s and winter temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. |
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La Junta Work Force
Health Care Information
La Junta has a wide range of medical facilities and services including but not limited to:
- Arkansas Valley Regional Hospital
- Arkansas Valley Medical Center
- Valley Wide Health Systems
- Ark Valley Chiropractic
- Southeast Colorado Mental Health Services
- Rocky Mountain Eye Center
La Junta Housing Costs
If affordable living is what you are looking for, you need to call the Lower Arkansas Valley home. The median home price is just $65,200, well below the state average and homes with land for horses start just a little above that. If you ready to build your dream home, there are plenty of wide-open spaces to put down roots. Whether you're raising a family, a first time buyer, or looking for that quiet place to retire, you will find housing that suits your needs. If you are planning to rent instead of buy, then you will find affordable homes ranging from $200 to $500 per month. If a hometown atmosphere is what you're looking for, you'll find it here.
Retirement Information
If you are looking for a quiet, inexpensive place to retire, then the La Junta area can't be beat! The affordable housing prices in our quiet community mean that you will be able to retire comfortably without spending a lot of money on housing or taxes. There are several independent and assisted living facilities in area that offer housing or apartments for a wide range needs that fit every budget. Recreational and free-time opportunities abound for retirees in La Junta, from our active Seniors groups, the nearby golf courses in Fowler, Rocky Ford and La Junta, to abundant outdoor activities. La Junta residents enjoy low-cost transportation for shopping or doctors visits from the city bus service. Daily Meal's on Wheels deliveries are available or you can lunch at the Senior Citizen's Center - a great place for mid-day socializing.
For more information on La Junta demographics visit: www.city-data.com
For more information please contact:
Ron Davis
Director of Economic Development
1802 Colorado Avenue
La Junta, Colorado 81050
office: (719) 384-6965
cell: (719) 469-1081
e-mail: ron.davis@ojc.edu
