The Town FilesHolly, Colorado
Town in Prowers County · population 837 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,800
- Household income
- $33,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 47.3
Holly is a town of 837 people in Prowers County, Colorado. The median home is worth $99,800, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks quieter than 84% of Colorado towns, better for retirees than 70% of Colorado towns.
How Holly 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 Holly is worth $99,800, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $33,750, which is more affordable than 94% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $330 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holly | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,800 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $330 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $33,750 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Holly
| People | Holly | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.3% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.5% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 26.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.5% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 10.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 92.9% |
Weather in Holly
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 17.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.5 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 28, 2007 about 0.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 21, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on August 16, 1997.
Severe weather in Prowers County since 1996
Prowers County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3271: Snow |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Prowers County
Prowers County had 4,802 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,451 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Holly itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Holly
1 public school with 267 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly School | PK-12 | 267 | 14.8 |
Towns near Holly
- Syracuse, KS19.2 mi · 1,826 people · home $120,800
- Lamar, CO26.7 mi · 7,687 people · home $152,900
Holly questions
Is Holly, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holly scores better for retirees than 70% of Colorado towns and quieter than 84%. 38.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Holly?
The median owner-occupied home in Holly is valued at $99,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,750, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $330 a month.
What is the weather like in Holly?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.2 inches of precipitation a year and 21.5 inches of snow.
Does Holly get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007. 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)