Simla, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan · City

2.6 Fair / 5.0
576 Population
$210,300 Home Value
$1,141 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
40.2 yrs Median Age
19.9% Bachelor's Degree+
2.6
Overall
2.6
Education

People

Population576
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density886/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 76.7%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita Income$39,385
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate33.1%
County GDP$1,042M

Housing

Home Value (Census)$210,300
Zillow Value$332,455
Median Rent$1,141
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,429

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Depression24.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul29° / 71°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Work From Home7.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Simla Compares to the U.S. Average

Home Value$210,300
Median Rent$1,141
Poverty Rate33.1%
Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature48.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population576
Population Density886 per sq mi
Median Age40.2 years
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76.7% Black 7.6% Hispanic 8.2% Other 7.5%
White76.7%
Black or African American7.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.5%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.8%
Health Insurance89.2%

Income

Per Capita Income$39,385
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,155
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$114,269

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate33.1%
Total Establishments (County)900
County GDP$1,042M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation30
Healthcare Facilities29
Retail Stores41
Manufacturing24
Total Establishments900

Industry Mix

Restaurants 30 Healthcare 29 Retail 41 Manufacturing 24

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$114,269
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,119

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.5 min
Work From Home7.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$210,300
Zillow Home Value Index$332,455

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.3%

Rental Costs

2% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,141

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedroom$1,429
3 Bedroom$1,861
4 Bedroom$2,178

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,119
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity17.8%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.2%
Regular Checkup69.5%
Premature Death Rate6,354 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.2 / 10
Exercise Access47.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)29
Restaurants (County)30

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

29°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation5,980 ft (1,823 m)
Land Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density886 per sq mi
Latitude39.1407°
Longitude-104.0824°
County FIPS08039

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.5%
D 23.4%

Republican +51.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
High School+95.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density886 per sq mi
Land Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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