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Calhan, CO
Town in El Paso County, Colorado.
Population
620
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
682
ZIP codes
0
Calhan and its ZIP codes
Calhan at a glance
- Calhan is about 12 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,321, 35% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,600 (45% below Colorado) and median rent is $943 a month.
Local data for Calhan, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhan, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,321
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$296,600
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
38.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (125), Irish Americans (97), Puerto Ricans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Calhan.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,897
307,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.2B
FY 2026, $12,607 per person
How people get to work
Calhan, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 38.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhan, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
3,281
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,208
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhan, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Calhan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RamahTown | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| SimlaTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| EllicottCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.9 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| MathesonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Black ForestCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 100.6 |
| KiowaTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.9 |
| ElizabethTown | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| MonumentTown | 29 mi | 7 |
| Colorado SpringsCity | 29 mi | 202.1 |
| Security-WidefieldCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 12.9 |
| FountainCity | 30 mi | 22.3 |
| WoodmoorCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calhan, CO in?
- Calhan is in El Paso County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Calhan, CO?
- About 620 people live in Calhan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calhan?
- Nearby places include Ramah (9.4 mi), Peyton (10 mi), Simla (14 mi), Ellicott (15 mi), Elbert (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023