La Junta
City in Otero County, Colorado
La Junta is a city in Otero County, Colorado, with 7,322 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,078 ft (1,243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Junta Gardens, 1.6 miles N.
- 7,322residents (2020 Census)
- 4,078 ftelevation · 1,243 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 2,291 / sq mipopulation density
- 81077ZIP code
About La Junta
La Junta HOON-tə is a home rule municipality in, the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in Otero County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 7,322 at the 2020 United States census. La Junta is located on the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado 68 miles (109 km) east of Pueblo. The city is the home of Otero College and hosts the annual Tarantula Fest.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
La Junta weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to La Junta
There are no webcams in La Junta itself. These are the closest, 91 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in La Junta
- Median household income
- $52,315
- Median home value
- $194,800
- Median rent
- $642/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
Do you know La Junta? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes La Junta special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of La Junta
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
La Junta Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›La Junta, CO population
La Junta had 7,322 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,322 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,291 per sq mi (885 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Junta at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,322 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.20 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,078 ft (1,243 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9794° N, 103.5473° W |
| ZIP code | 81077 |
| Official website | ci.la-junta.co.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0842110 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Junta
- La Junta Gardens1.6 mi N
- North La Junta1.9 mi NE
- Swink5.0 mi NW
- Cheraw9.1 mi N
- Rocky Ford10.7 mi NW
- Sugar City18.6 mi N
- Las Animas18.7 mi E
- Manzanola19.5 mi NW
- Ordway20.2 mi NW
- Crowley22.5 mi NW
- Olney Springs25.2 mi NW
- Fowler28.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Junta
What county is La Junta in?
La Junta is in Otero County, Colorado.
What is the population of La Junta, CO?
7,322 people lived in La Junta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Junta, CO?
The ZIP code of La Junta is 81077.
What is the elevation of La Junta?
4,078 feet (1,243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Junta?
La Junta Gardens (1.6 mi), North La Junta (1.9 mi), Swink (5.0 mi), Cheraw (9.1 mi), Rocky Ford (10.7 mi).
Last updated: