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Colfax, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dunn County County
Colfax, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Colfax a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colfax residents earn a median household income of $59,842 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,964. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,151 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colfax is $157,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,433. Median rent is $699/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Colfax reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 520/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Colfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colfax has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.