Idledale, Colorado facts for kids
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Idledale, Colorado
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Idledale in 2014
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Location of the Idledale CDP in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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 Idledale, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.277 sq mi (0.717 km2) |
| • Land | 0.277 sq mi (0.717 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,598 ft (2,011 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 881.4/sq mi (340.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80453
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Idledale CDP |
Idledale is a small community in Colorado, United States. It's not a city, but a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place defined by the government just for counting people.
Idledale is located in Jefferson County. It's also part of the larger Denver metropolitan area. In 2020, about 244 people lived in Idledale. The area has its own ZIP code, which is 80453.
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History of Idledale
Idledale wasn't always called Idledale. Its first name was "Starbuck Heights."
In 1933, a very big storm hit the town. It caused a lot of damage and almost washed the whole place away. After the storm, the community was rebuilt. When it was finished, the town got a new name: Idledale.
Geography of Idledale
Idledale is located on the north side of Bear Creek. This is a natural stream that flows through the area.
Colorado State Highway 74 goes right through Idledale. This highway is also known as the Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive. If you drive east on the highway, you'll reach Morrison in about 4 miles. If you drive west, you'll get to Kittredge in about the same distance.
The total area of Idledale is about 0.717 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Population and Demographics
A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The United States Census Bureau counts the population of places like Idledale.
The first time Idledale was counted as a CDP was for the United States Census 2010. Here's how the population has changed:
- In 2010, the population was 252 people.
- In 2020, the population was 244 people.
Education in Idledale
Students living in Idledale attend schools that are part of the Jefferson County Public Schools system. This school district serves many communities in Jefferson County.
See also
In Spanish: Idledale para niños
