Colfax, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dunn County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,344
Population
967/sq mi density
$59,842
Median Income
$35,964 per capita
$157,000
Home Value
$327,785 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
15.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,842 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, $699/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Colfax has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 55.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Colfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").