Colfax, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,089 Population 816/sq mi density

$82,878 Median Income $35,573 per capita

$160,500 Home Value $185,374 Zillow

$830 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

296 Violent Crime/100K 1,719 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$82,878 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$160,500 home value, $830/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

296 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Colfax (22)

OAK GROVE PICNIC AREA

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2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $50/night Reservable

SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Oak Grove Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River...

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CHERRY GLEN PICNIC

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6 sites 4.6/5 (16 reviews) $50/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines Riv...

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COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA

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9 sites 4.6/5 (25 reviews) $50/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Cottonwood Recreation Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam. The 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project stretch...

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HOWELL STATION

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135 sites 4.6/5 (643 reviews) $22–$24/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Howell Station Campground sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the north side of the Des Moines River. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest la...

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PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA

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252 sites 4.6/5 (710 reviews) $20–$336/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Vall...

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WALLASHUCK

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79 sites 4.6/5 (314 reviews) $20–$24/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Wallashuck Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes...

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WHITEBREAST CAMP

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107 sites 4.6/5 (222 reviews) $20–$288/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Whitebreast Camp is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes...

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ACORN VALLEY

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85 sites 4.5/5 (245 reviews) $14–$84/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The l...

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CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND

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125 sites 4.5/5 (557 reviews) $24–$26/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Boat

SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. T...

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MINER'S RETREAT ENCLOSED SHELTER (IA)

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1 sites 4.5/5 (4 reviews) $85/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Birding, Hiking, Picnicking

Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch her...

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NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

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49 sites 4.5/5 (133 reviews) $14–$24/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

North Overlook Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 1...

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NORTH OVERLOOK PICNIC SHELTER (IA)

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1 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Birding, Picnicking, Biking, Day Use Area, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking

North Overlook Picnic Shelter is located adjacent from North Overlook Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes fro...

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SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA

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1 sites 4.5/5 (6 reviews) $110/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines R...

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South Tailwater Picnic Shelter

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1 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Picnicking, Hiking

South Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located on the Des Moines River on the south end of Red Rock Dam adjacent from the visitor center on Lake Red Rock, ...

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WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA

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3 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $50/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moine...

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BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA

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67 sites 4.2/5 (350 reviews) $22–$26/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the...

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BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA

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2 sites 3.6/5 (5 reviews) $50/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Bob Shetler Picnic Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, and is a popular destination for shoreline fisherme...

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FIFIELD (IA)

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4 sites 3.5/5 (2 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Biking, Birding, Picnicking

Fifield is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles from Knoxvil...

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Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)

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1 sites 0.0/5 $75/night Reservable

Boating, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking

Lake View Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines R...

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North Tailwater Picnic Shelter

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing

North Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located on the Des Moines River on the North end of Red Rock Dam. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Du...

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SOUTH OVERLOOK (IA)

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2 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Boating, Biking

South Overlook is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles from ...

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WHITEBREAST POINT SHELTER (IA)

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Boating, Birding, Day Use Area, Fishing

Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground. The shelter is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest la...

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