Silt, Colorado
Town · Population 3,727 · #91 in Colorado
About Silt
Silt, CO is a small town located in western Colorado, home to 3,727 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Silt is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,218 residents per square mile.
📰 Silt News Today
- Silt Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- I-70 partially reopens after mudslide forced closure between New Castle and Silt Tuesday Colorado Public Radio · Jul 21
- Casey Walter Obituary (1975 - 2026) - Legacy Remembers Legacy obituary · Aug 1
- Mudslides close I-70 for more than 24 hours, disrupt travel in western Colorado The Colorado Sun · Jul 21
- CDOT cleaning up mud and debris on I-70 between Silt and New Castle after recent flash flooding KJCT · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Silt Unique
- The only place in America named Silt — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Silt
- Burning Mountain Pizza
- La Mora Pizzeria — pizza
- Miner's Claim
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Silt Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Silt
- Community Center Park reviews ★
- Flying Eagle Park reviews ★
- Hair Pin Park reviews ★
- Island River Park reviews ★
- N Eagle View reviews ★
- Painted Pastures reviews ★
- S Eagle View reviews ★
- Scherer Park reviews ★
- Silt Historical Park reviews ★
- Spruce Meadows Park reviews ★
- Tara Park reviews ★
- Veteran's Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Silt
- Cactus Valley Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,727
Rank in state#91 of 271
Land area1.68 sq mi
Density2,218/sq mi
Coordinates39.5480, -107.6527