Calhan, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
510
Population
560/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$35,870 per capita
$265,000
Home Value
$472,873 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
559
Violent Crime/100K
978 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$265,000 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
559 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Calhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").