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Idalia Colorado U.S. Route 36
Entering Idalia, Colorado east on U.S. Route 36. Photo: Jeffrey Beall

Idalia, Colorado

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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 carries a population of only 88 in 2010, but the greater zip code has 405 residents. The town derived its name from a pioneer settle called Edaliah Helmick.

Idalia, Colorado Circa 1913
Idalia, CO circa 1913. Photo: Idaliatechclass

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 amenities, including a couple of churches, Co-Op, convenience store, a few restaurant and 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.

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State Wildlife Areas:

  • South Republican SWA (11mi)

Towns:

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  • Denver (152mi)
  • Eckley (38mi)
  • Fort Morgan (118mi)
  • Sterling (113mi)
  • Wray (29mi)
  • Yuma (56mi)

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