La Jara, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 729 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
 
Males: 328  (45.1%)
Females: 401  (54.9%)
Median resident age:

34.8 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 81140.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,176 (it was $24,167 in 2000)
La Jara:

$44,176
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,549 (it was $11,877 in 2000)

La Jara town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $165,292 (it was $58,900 in 2000)
La Jara:

$165,292
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $205,654; detached houses: $238,610; mobile homes: $61,676

Median gross rent in 2022: $844.

March 2022 cost of living index in La Jara: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.1%
(32.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 76.9% for American Indian residents, 4.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in La Jara, CO (2022)
    • 40660.0%Hispanic
    • 26539.1%White alone
    • 91.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in La Jara, Colorado as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in La Jara is 172 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (16.6%), American (10.8%), English (1.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7602 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 2,062 people per square mile   (low).

La Jara, Colorado map

20 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America).

This town:

3.0%
Colorado:

9.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $957 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $501 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (100.4 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (127.0 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (431.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Sanford, CO (1.9 miles ),
Manassa, CO (2.7 miles ),
Romeo, CO (2.7 miles ),
Capulin, CO (2.9 miles),
Conejos, CO (3.6 miles),
Antonito, CO (3.7 miles ),
Alamosa, CO (3.8 miles ),
Alamosa East, CO (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.27 N, Longitude: 105.96 W

Area code: 719

Distribution of median household income in La Jara, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in La Jara, CO in 2022
La Jara satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $107,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $70,900
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $39,800
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $72,800
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,200
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $338,300
Number of permits per 10,000 La Jara, CO residents
Average permit cost in La Jara, CO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Colorado:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +82 (+10.3%).
Most common industries in La Jara, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.9%)
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.2%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.8%)
Most common occupations in La Jara, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (15.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)

Average climate in La Jara, Colorado

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Earthquake activity:

La Jara-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 834% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 71.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 560.6 miles away from La Jara center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.2 miles away from La Jara center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 70.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.5 miles away from La Jara center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Conejos County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
La Jara topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in La Jara:

  • CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 19021 STATE HWY 285 SOUTH PO BOX 639)
  • RIO GRANDE INN (39 CALLE MILLER)

Other hospitals and medical centers near La Jara:

  • HOSPICE DEL VALLE, INC. (Hospital, about 1 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)
  • AT HOME HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)
  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)
  • SAN LUIS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)
  • EVERGREEN NH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)
  • EVERGREEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Jara:

  • Adams State University (about 15 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 100 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 103 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 105 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 105 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 117 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 122 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)

Public high school in La Jara:

Public elementary/middle schools in La Jara:

See full list of schools located in La Jara

Library in La Jara:

  • CONEJOS COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $95,985; Location: 17703 HWY 285; 19,000 books; 250 audio materials; 450 video materials; 36 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in La Jara: La Jara Fire Department (A), La Jara Police Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in La Jara: First Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Morton Blackwell - Conservative political activist.

Conejos County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in La Jara and their reported violations in the past:

LA JARA TOWN OF (Population served: 825, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAR-2014, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-01-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-01-2014)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In MAR-2014, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-08-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-08-2014)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 54 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.0%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

5 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
5 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in La Jara (2011 data):

  • Bank Midwest, National Association: La Jara Branch at 501 Main Street, branch established on 1910/10/10. Info updated 2012/03/19: Bank assets: $6,237.6 mil, Deposits: $5,064.6 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 138 total offices, Holding Company: Nbh Holdings Corp.

For population 15 years and over in La Jara:

Marital status in La Jara, CO
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 7.0%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in La Jara:

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Colorado average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - La Jara
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for La Jara, CO (based on Conejos County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,51011
Other2,3588
Evangelical Protestant2284
Mainline Protestant452
None2,115-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

4.97 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Conejos County:

3.73 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

3.73 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Conejos County:

6.2%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

16.6%
State:

18.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.3%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
La Jara:

48.2%
Colorado:

47.8%

Average BMI:
La Jara:

29.0
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.7%
Colorado:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
La Jara:

11.1%
Colorado:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Colorado:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.9%
Colorado:

33.3%

General health condition:
La Jara:

56.0%
Colorado:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.0%
Colorado:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of La Jara, CO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$25,906$103,6240$0
Other Government Administration 2$9,431$56,5861$1,030
Streets and Highways 1$2,360$28,3200$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,419
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,448
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,262
Totals for Government 6$37,696$75,3924$5,159

La Jara government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $37,000 ($50.75)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $146,000 ($200.27)
    Central Staff Services: $72,000 ($98.77)
    Financial Administration: $48,000 ($65.84)
    Water Utilities: $28,000 ($38.41)
    Sewerage: $28,000 ($38.41)
    Regular Highways: $28,000 ($38.41)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($8.23)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($6.86)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($5.49)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($5.49)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($43.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $398,000 ($545.95)

La Jara government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $200,000 ($274.35)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $20,000 ($27.43)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($2.74)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $67,000 ($91.91)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $170,000 ($233.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $42,000 ($57.61)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($1.37)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $309,000 ($423.87)
    Property: $66,000 ($90.53)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $10,000 ($13.72)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($1.37)

La Jara government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $795,000 ($1090.53)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $795,000 ($1090.53)

Businesses in La Jara, CO

  • Ace Hardware: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in La Jara:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGIW (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTE VISTA, CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Jara:

  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)
  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K278AE (103.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: FRANK A. SHULTZ, III)
  • KALQ-FM (93.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KASF (90.9 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: ADAMS STATE COLLEGE)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.7mTotal length
  • $262,000Total costs
  • 11,923Total average daily traffic
  • 819Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,835Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in La Jara)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Conejos County Hospital 1/2 Mi S Town On Hwy 285 (Lat: 37.268333 Lon: -105.924472), Call Sign: KNEN691, Licensee ID: L00333639,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.965 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2013, Expiration Date: 08/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/07/2023, Registrant: Conejos County Hospital, La Jara, CO 81140, Phone: (719) 274-5121

  • 19021 Us Hwy 285 (Lat: 37.262889 Lon: -105.965639), Type: Mast, Structure height: 4.5 m, Overall height: 7.2 m, Call Sign: WRDJ717,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2019, Expiration Date: 05/15/2029, Certifier: James Martinez, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 249-2327, Fax: (262) 248-0061, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA0ZNA, Grant Date: 04/04/1997, Expiration Date: 04/04/2007, Cancellation Date: 04/07/2009, Registrant: Larry D Winchester, La Jara, CO 81140

  • Call Sign: KE0NDD, Licensee ID: L02102022, Grant Date: 05/03/2017, Expiration Date: 05/03/2027, Certifier: Thomas M Kester, Registrant: Thomas M Kester, La Jara, CO 81140


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 1440S, N1440S, N-1440S, Serial Number: 18264988, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 08/06/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 09/11/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Leroy A Polkowske, Po Box 80, La Jara, CO 81140
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE LLC AIRWOLF 912ULS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 485AL, N485AL, N-485AL, Serial Number: A183ULS, Certificate Issue Date: 10/28/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Jack C Gilleland, 13256 County Road P, La Jara, CO 81140
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-20 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7728K, N7728K, N-7728K, Serial Number: 20-550, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1993, Certificate Issue Date: 11/19/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Leroy A Polkowske, Po Box 80, La Jara, CO 81140
  • Aircraft: CESSNA TU206G (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 132 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6134X, N6134X, N-6134X, Serial Number: U20605826, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 06/25/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 05/16/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Leroy A Dba Polkowske, Po Box 80, La Jara, CO 81140, Other Owners: Acc Property
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/27/2018
  • Aircraft: ABADIE C/BUTTERFLY LLC AURORA (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912UL (80 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 208BU, N208BU, N-208BU, Serial Number: 0002, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 01/30/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 11/06/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Jack C Gilleland, 13256 County Road P, La Jara, CO 81140
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/20/2016

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 14. The highest number of fires - 32 took place in 2008, and the least - 3 in 2014. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in La Jara, CO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (69.1%), and Structure Fires (25.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in La Jara, CO
    • 12569.1%Outside Fires
    • 4625.4%Structure Fires
    • 63.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 42.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for La Jara, CO
Most common first names in La Jara, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Jose1979.8 years
Mary1383.6 years
William1075.9 years
Joe882.1 years
John880.7 years
Juan783.1 years
Robert771.3 years
Charles673.2 years
Bertha589.6 years
Dorothy577.0 years
Most common last names in La Jara, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Valdez2082.5 years
Gallegos1982.0 years
Martinez1974.2 years
Shawcroft1785.1 years
Gonzales1179.6 years
Trujillo1176.5 years
Romero1169.2 years
Chavez1175.7 years
Mondragon1162.3 years
Ortiz1079.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Jara, CO
  • 54.5%Utility gas
  • 22.5%Wood
  • 18.5%Electricity
  • 4.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in La Jara, CO
  • 58.9%Utility gas
  • 34.4%Electricity
  • 6.7%Wood


La Jara compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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