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Calhan, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
510
Population
560/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$35,870 per capita
$265,000
Home Value
$465,177 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$265,000 home value, $935/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Calhan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,533 ft (1,991 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0344°N, 104.2993°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Elbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Calhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").