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Colfax, CA
Full City Profile · California · Placer County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,095
Population
1,486/sq mi density
$74,583
Median Income
$38,853 per capita
$397,100
Home Value
$490,306 Zillow
$1,633
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
853
Violent Crime/100K
5,291 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$397,100 home value, $1,633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
853 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Colfax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,381 ft (726 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0938°N, 120.9532°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Placer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 163 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
Colfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.2").