At a Glance
Median Income
$59,842
$35,964 per capita
Home Value
$157,000
Zillow: $327,785
Median Rent
$699/mo
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.2% 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
3.3 / 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 $59,842 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,964. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% 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 $327,785. 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.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,344
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density967/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,842
Per Capita$35,964
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,000
Rent$699
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$327,785
Housing Units671
Rent Burden15.7%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation947 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Colfax was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.