The Town FilesHolyoke, Colorado
City in Phillips County · population 2,346 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $259,000
- Household income
- $52,482
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 40.2
Holyoke is a city of 2,346 people in Phillips County, Colorado. The median home is worth $259,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 86% of Colorado towns, better for families than 72% of Colorado towns.
How Holyoke 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 Holyoke is worth $259,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $52,482, which is more affordable than 57% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holyoke | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,000 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $52,482 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Holyoke
| People | Holyoke | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 92.9% |
Weather in Holyoke
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 12.7°F. About 17.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.4 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holyoke since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 9, 1977 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 30, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 80 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 12, 2019.
Severe weather in Phillips County since 1996
Phillips County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 17, 2001 | Severe Storm | DR-1374: Severe Winter Storms |
| August 1, 1997 | Flood | DR-1186: Severe Storms, Heavy Rain, Flash Floods, Flooding, Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Phillips County
Phillips County had 1,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,981 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Holyoke itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Holyoke
2 public schools with 507 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Elementary School | K-6 | 290 | 12.6 |
| Holyoke Senior High School | 7-12 | 217 | 13.6 |
Towns near Holyoke
- Haxtun, CO17.9 mi · 981 people · home $233,300
- Julesburg, CO27.9 mi · 1,307 people · home $149,400
Holyoke questions
Is Holyoke, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holyoke scores better for retirees than 64% of Colorado towns and quieter than 67%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Holyoke?
The median owner-occupied home in Holyoke is valued at $259,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,482, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Holyoke?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 12.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.9 inches of precipitation a year and 30.4 inches of snow.
Does Holyoke get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holyoke since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 9, 1977. 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)