Idalia is a tiny community hidden away in the northeastern plains of Colorado, about 15 miles from the Kansas border. Founded in 1887, it has a local reputation as the “Jewel of the Plains”.
Labeled a census-designated place, Idalia resides at 3,963 feet in southern Yuma County. It’s also a post office by the name of Idalia with a zip code of 80735, in operation since 1888. The town was home to a population of only 97 in 2020, but the greater zip code has more than 400 residents. The town derived its name from a pioneer settler called Edaliah Helmick.
The main economies of the region are ranching, farming, and the production of natural gas. For a tiny rural community, it has its fair share of amenities, including a couple of churches, a Co-Op, a convenience store, a few restaurants, and a motel. There’s also the Idalia Vision Foundation, Inc, which offers resources for the community’s future. In 2013 a new Kindergarten through 12th grade high school opened providing state-of-the-art facilities for learning.
Activities near Idalia
State Wildlife Areas:
- South Republican SWA (11mi)
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