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Colfax, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,442
Population
968/sq mi density
$28,510
Median Income
$16,107 per capita
$82,400
Home Value
$122,938 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
709
Violent Crime/100K
709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$28,510 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
709 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Colfax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5196°N, 92.6997°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria International (AEX) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Colfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.8").