Colfax, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,442
Population
968/sq mi density
$28,510
Median Income
$16,107 per capita
$82,400
Home Value
$130,479 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$28,510 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $582/mo rent
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 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 6.3 in |
Colfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.7").