At a Glance
Median Income
$28,510
$16,107 per capita
Home Value
$82,400
Zillow: $130,479
Median Rent
$582/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
21.1% smoking rate
How Colfax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colfax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colfax a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colfax residents earn a median household income of $28,510 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,107. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colfax is $82,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,479. Median rent is $582/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
13.0% of adults in Colfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colfax has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,442
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,510
Per Capita$16,107
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,400
Rent$582
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$130,479
Housing Units724
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation89 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Colfax was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.