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Military bases in Colorado: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Colorado in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- Colorado hosts 36,091 active-duty members, the 10th most of any state, plus 12,669 Guard and reserve members and 10,437 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Army is the largest branch here (23,670 active duty, 66% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +896 (+2.5%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 4 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $2,358 at Fort Carson to $2,841 at Buckley Space Force Base.
Military bases in Colorado
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| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Space Force Base | Space Force | Aurora | $2,841 | $2,148 | $3,207 | $2,089 |
| Fort Carson | Army | Colorado Springs | $2,358 | $1,860 | $2,595 | $1,735 |
| Peterson Space Force Base | Space Force | Colorado Springs | $2,358 | $1,860 | $2,595 | $1,735 |
| Schriever Space Force Base | Space Force | Colorado Springs | $2,358 | $1,860 | $2,595 | $1,735 |
Active-duty personnel in Colorado by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 23,670 | 65.6% |
| Air Force | 6,411 | 17.8% |
| Space Force | 4,758 | 13.2% |
| Navy | 910 | 2.5% |
| Marine Corps | 298 | 0.8% |
| Coast Guard | 44 | 0.1% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Colorado.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Colorado?
Our directory covers 4 major installations in Colorado: Buckley Space Force Base, Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Colorado?
36,091 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 10 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Colorado?
The Army, with 23,670 active-duty members. Next is the Air Force (6,411).
What is BAH in Colorado in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $2,358 to $2,841 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.