3.5 out of 10

Holyoke

40.5827558161071 -102.302063683378
Great for
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Clean & Green
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Safe & Sound
  • Neighborly Spirit
Not great for
  • Nightlife
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Public Transport
  • Shopping Options
  • Eating Out
Who lives here?
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Country Lovers
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Reviews

2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 1/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 1/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 1/5
  • Medical Facilities 1/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 1/5
2yrs+

"Holyoke is a small NE Colorado High Plains town"

Holyoke is just 10 miles from Nebraska and about 10 miles south of I-76, truly in the middle of nowhere high plains NE Colorado. There are about 2,300 souls that call Holyoke home and amazing this is the most populated town of Phillips County, Colorado.

The average household income is about $32,000/year and most of the jobs come from the trucking industry, county and city government work and agriculturally related work. There is one runway in Holyoke for private planes just southeast of town.
Pros
  • low crime rate
  • peaceful and quiet
Cons
  • few amenities
  • remote
2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 1/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+

"A quiet little farming community"

Holyoke is a small town located in northeast Colorado, just about 10 miles from the Nebraska border. The population of this town is just under 2,300. The estimated household income here is $35,000 while the median home value is $85,000. The town is a mix of mostly white and hispanic residents, with whites being about 68% of the population and hispanic being almost 30%. The majority of the people who live here work in agriculture.

Located here are both a small hospital and a small airport. There are more than a few restaurants in town as well as gas stations and two grocers. Students who attend the local public schools typically score about average on state testing standards.

This is a nice, safe little town for those who work in the agricultural business.
Pros
  • peaceful and quiet
  • low crime rate
Cons
  • remote
  • few amenities
Recommended for
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Country Lovers

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