Idalia, CO

Idalia is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. The 2020 census counted 97 residents. Idalia was originally founded in 1887 as Alva. The Alva, Colorado, post office operated from August 6, 187, until September 18, 1888, when the name was changed to Idalia. Community members headed a project aimed at emulating the summer annual town celebrations of neighboring towns. The event, Idalia Days, takes place each summer if enough interest is provided. There is one school, Idalia School, which teaches preschool through twelfth grade. The school mascot is the wolf. Idalia makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Idalia is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. Idalia is located along U.S. highway route 36 approximately two miles west of U.S. highway route 385.