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Holly, CO
Town in Prowers County, Colorado.
Population
665
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
911
ZIP codes
0
Holly and its ZIP codes
Holly at a glance
- Holly is about 16 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,750, 65% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,800 (81% below Colorado) and median rent is $330 a month.
Local data for Holly, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holly, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,750
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$330/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
4.5%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
10.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (318), Irish Americans (84), German Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prowers County. PPP loans are for Holly.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,074
4,692 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,149
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.3M
FY 2026, $5,946 per person
How people get to work
Holly, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 10.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holly, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
695
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 15°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holly, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
Cities near Holly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coolidge, KSCity | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HartmanTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| GranadaTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Syracuse, KSCity | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| LamarCity | 27 mi | 5.2 |
| TownerCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0 |
| Sheridan LakeTown | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holly, CO in?
- Holly is in Prowers County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Holly, CO?
- About 665 people live in Holly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holly?
- Nearby places include Coolidge, KS (6.4 mi), Hartman (6.9 mi), Granada (10 mi), Syracuse, KS (19 mi), Lamar (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023