Colfax County, NE

Living in Colfax County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 46
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 37
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Schools 60
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Residents

11k Population +513 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school31%
High school graduate29%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military1%
Sales and office12%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$520 Median Monthly Rent +$91 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas18%
Utility gas33%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Colfax County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Colfax County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 1 6
Feb 27 1 6
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 3 2
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 3 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 2 1
Nov 37 1 3
Dec 25 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado24
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Colfax County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Colfax County, NE

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Colleges

Colleges near Colfax County, NE

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Midland University
33 miles, E
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Wayne State College
46 miles, N
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York College
55 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Colfax County, NE

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Chi Health Schuyler
8 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Colfax County, NE

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Lincoln Airport
53 miles, S
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Eppley Airfield
65 miles, E
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