Colfax, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,089
Population
816/sq mi density
$82,878
Median Income
$35,573 per capita
$160,500
Home Value
$191,730 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
132
Violent Crime/100K
309 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,878 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,500 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Colfax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 836 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6798°N, 93.2363°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jasper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Colfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.0").