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Simla’s story
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SimlaCO
A town of 423. Public schools that outperform most of Colorado.
Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0
Population
423
−2.8% since 2010
Typical home
$335K
+3.4% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
180
A commuter town
What makes Simla stand out
The 2 things Simla does most differently from other towns.
Small town
423 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Simla’s report card
Now in Simla
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Simla? Is an A for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Simla’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →61°
Cloudy
H 64° · L 51°
Local news
All →- Simla vs CSCHS - Boys Varsity Basketball 02/25/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Simla vs Merino - Boys Varsity Basketball 01/30/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 5
- Simla vs Elbert - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 4
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Simla. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Simla’s public schools outperform 89% of Colorado districts
The public schools Simla’s kids attend outperform 89% of Colorado’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Elementary School | PK–5 | 165 | C+ |
| Simla Junior High School | 6–8 | 63 | A |
| Simla High School | 9–12 | 101 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state testsAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Simla home is worth about $335K
The typical Simla home is worth about $335,000, up 3.4% in a year, 37% below the Colorado typical home.
$335KZillow home value
Typical home value
Simla$335K
Colorado$533K
+3.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Simla
Most working residents leave Simla for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Denver (12%), Colorado Springs (10%) and Limon (7%). Half commute less than 53 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Simla6%
Denver12%
Colorado Springs10%
Limon7%
Kiowa3%
53 mi
median commute distance
180
jobs based in Simla
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Simla has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
31″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–44°
Spring30–61°
Summer52–84°
Fall32–64°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Simla is
Simla beats the Colorado average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. Colorado
0 better20 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Simla | CO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.5% | 2.7% |
Lincoln Health Hospital
32.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailWildfire
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Simla for work
Where Simla’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
180jobs based in Simla
6%of working residents work in town
53 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Simla
Town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States
Simla is a statutory town in Elbert County, Colorado, United States. It is 48 miles (77 km) northeast of Colorado Springs. The population was 601 at the time of the 2020 United States census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 601
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,978 ft
- ZIP code
- 80835
- Area code
- 719
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