Holly, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
556 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,034 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
55.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$339 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$225 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prowers County
1
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Prowers County
1
Colorado
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 30
Feb 0 3 34
Mar 1 5 43
Apr 1 1 53
May 2 0 63
Jun 2 0 73
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 1 0 67
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 0 2 41
Dec 0 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Holly High School
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Holly Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Holly Junior High School
<1 miles, SE · 1star
Granada Undivided High School
10 miles, NW · 2.3star

Colleges

Lamar Community College
27 miles, NW · 1.4star
Garden City Community College
70 miles, SE · 1.9star
Otero Junior College
78 miles, W · 1.4star

Hospitals

Prowers Medical Center
26 miles, NW · 4.1star

Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
77 miles, SE · 1star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
130 miles, NW · 1star