At a Glance
Median Income
$114,375
$38,016 per capita
Home Value
$202,800
Zillow: $408,978
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.6% 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?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colfax residents earn a median household income of $114,375 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,016. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colfax is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
56.7% of adults in Colfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colfax has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population265
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,375
Per Capita$38,016
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,800
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units74
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation960 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Colfax was founded in 1881.
The median home in Colfax was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hector International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.