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Colfax, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dunn County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,344
Population
967/sq mi density
$59,842
Median Income
$35,964 per capita
$157,000
Home Value
$314,433 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
15.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
173
Violent Crime/100K
520 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,842 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Colfax has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 947 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9970°N, 91.7255°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dunn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Colfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").