Indiana
Colfax is a small town in Indiana with a population of 926. Residents earn $61,964 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colfax receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Colfax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colfax is $61,964, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Colfax is $114,300, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $908 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Colfax experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 24.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,964 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,968 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,630 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 634 |
| County GDP | $2,022M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,403 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.10% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $114,300 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,454 |
| Census Median Rent | $908 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,403 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.10% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,709/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 845 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1942°N, 86.6669°W |
| County FIPS | 18023 |
Winner: Republican by 48 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,503/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |