The Town FilesCalhan, Colorado
Town in El Paso County · population 762 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $296,600
- Household income
- $62,321
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 36.4
Calhan is a town of 762 people in El Paso County, Colorado. The median home is worth $296,600, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Colorado towns, better for families than 89% of Colorado towns, quieter than 81% of Colorado towns.
How Calhan ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Calhan is worth $296,600, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $62,321, which is more affordable than 59% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $943 a month. 67.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Calhan | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,600 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $943 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $62,321 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 67.7% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Calhan
| People | Calhan | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 38.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 92.9% |
Weather in Calhan
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 14.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.3 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhan since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 7, 2012 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 122 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 9, 2004.
Severe weather in El Paso County since 1996
El Paso County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4731: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in El Paso County
El Paso County had 309,483 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,491 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Calhan itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Calhan
2 public schools with 436 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhan Secondary School | 6-12 | 226 | 10.3 |
| Calhan Elementary School | PK-5 | 210 | 15.0 |
Towns near Calhan
- Simla, CO13.8 mi · 601 people · home $251,400
- Ellicott, CO15.1 mi · 1,248 people · home —
- Black Forest, CO20.5 mi · 15,097 people · home $856,200
- Kiowa, CO23.0 mi · 725 people · home $367,000
- Cimarron Hills, CO24.7 mi · 19,311 people · home $368,000
- Colorado Springs, CO27.3 mi · 478,961 people · home $452,600
- Elizabeth, CO27.9 mi · 1,675 people · home $475,900
- Gleneagle, CO28.2 mi · 6,649 people · home $605,400
Calhan questions
Is Calhan, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Calhan scores better for retirees than 72% of Colorado towns and quieter than 81%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Calhan?
The median owner-occupied home in Calhan is valued at $296,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,321, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $943 a month.
What is the weather like in Calhan?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.6 inches of precipitation a year and 65.3 inches of snow.
Does Calhan get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 7, 2012. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)