Simla, CO
Living in Simla
Bikeability20
Walkability58
Commute39
Public Transit22
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports54
Hospitals94
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
698Population+64 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate21%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office32%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$263 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas64%
Utility gas15%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Simla
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Elbert County7
Property Crime in Simla
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Elbert County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 0 | 8 |
| Feb | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 11 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 48 | 1 | 5 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec | 28 | 0 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Simla
Inland Flooding78
Tornado56
Blizzard15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Simla, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Simla, CO
Ellicott Baptist School
26 miles, SW
Primrose School of Springs Ranch
38 miles, SW
Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek
39 miles, W
Rocky Mountain Montessori Academy
39 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Simla, CO
Nazarene Bible College
41 miles, W
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
42 miles, SW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
44 miles, SW
United States Air Force Academy
44 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Simla, CO
Lincoln Community Hospital
33 miles, E
Peak View Behavioral Health
37 miles, W
Uchealth Grandview Hospital
42 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Simla, CO
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
40 miles, SW
Denver International Airport
59 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
63 miles, S
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
144 miles, N