What are the schools like in Holly, CO?

Holly is served primarily by Holly School District No. Re-3. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Holly?

The median household income in Holly, CO is $37,679 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Holly, CO?

Holly has an average high temperature of 45.7°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.5 inches.

Holly, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Holly, CO affordable or expensive?

Holly's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holly is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,500 and the median rent is $280 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Holly, CO?

Holly has a violent crime rate of 90.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 640.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holly, CO a Good Place to Live?

Holly is a small town of 771 in Colorado, with a median household income of $37,679 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

Strengths: Holly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Holly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holly city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 80.9

Holly's overall cost of living index is 80.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holly costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holly, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$280	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holly's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.4 /100k

Property Crime

640.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Holly is served primarily by Holly School District No. Re-3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Holly, CO	National Avg
School District	Holly School District No. Re-3	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holly sees average highs of 45.7°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 21.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holly, CO
Average High — January	45.7°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	21.5"

Demographics

Metric	Holly, CO	National Avg
Population	771	—
Median Age	53.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	9.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	38.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coolidge, KS 6 mi Hartman, CO 7 mi Granada, CO 10 mi Syracuse, KS 19 mi Lamar, CO 27 mi

ZIP Codes in Holly

Holly, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81047

Holly vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holly, CO affordable or expensive?

Holly's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holly roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,500 and median rent is $280/month.

What is the crime rate in Holly, CO?

Holly's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 640.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holly?

Public schools in Holly are operated by Holly School District No. Re-3. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Holly, CO a good place to live?

Holly, CO has a population of 771, a median household income of $37,679, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Holly?

Holly averages 45.7°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 21.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Holly?

Holly, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81047.

What is the population of Holly?

The population of Holly, Colorado is 771 with a median age of 53.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holly?

Key numbers for living in Holly: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $94,500, median household income $37,679, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.