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Ely, MN vs La Junta, CO

#7 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#11 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)

#51 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#114 Best Green Cities

#148 2005 Best Places to Live

Lots of local talent. For a small city, Ely has a very educated population that brings a variety of talents to local arts and  More

I've lived in La Junta CO for about 12 years and to be honest with you I have lived in a lot of palaces but by far this town is the worst! La Junta CO has nothing to  More

I've lived here a lil' over 2 years. The people are very friendly, and the cost of living is low. However, the choices for a lot of things are very minimal. Only 2  More

I'm amazed every day at the friendliness and cheerfulness of the people in La Junta, Colorado. This town offers the kind of old-fashioned atmosphere captured by Norman  More