Holly, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
556 Population 762/sq mi density
$107,400 Home Value $174,792 Zillow
$273 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Holly, CO

At a Glance

Home Value
$107,400
62% below
Zillow: $174,792
Median Rent
$273/mo
77% below
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
68.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Holly Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
38%
Rent
23%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holly a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holly is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,792. Median rent is $273/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

10.0% of adults in Holly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 68.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holly has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population556
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born29.9%
Veterans33.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,903
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

Home Value$107,400
Rent$273
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$174,792
Housing Units339
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation3,397 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+68.5%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute8 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Holly was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
29.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.