Colfax, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clinton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
926
Population
2,503/sq mi density
$61,964
Median Income
$28,968 per capita
$114,300
Home Value
$234,806 Zillow
$908
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,964 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Colfax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 845 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1942°N, 86.6669°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Colfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").