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Simla, CO
Town in Elbert County, Colorado.
Population
423
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
649
ZIP codes
0
Simla and its ZIP codes
Simla at a glance
- Simla is about 11 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Simla, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elbert County. PPP loans are for Simla.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,264
5,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,059 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Simla, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Simla, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Simla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RamahTown | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MathesonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.7 |
| CalhanTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| LimonTown | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| KiowaTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| EllicottCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Simla, CO in?
- Simla is in Elbert County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Simla, CO?
- About 423 people live in Simla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Simla?
- Nearby places include Ramah (4.7 mi), Matheson (6 mi), Calhan (14 mi), Limon (23 mi), Peyton (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023