Colfax, IN
Living in Colfax
Bikeability
3
Walkability
12
Commute
51
Public Transit
4
Affordability
95
Public Safety
96
Airports
43
Hospitals
90
Colleges
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
787
Population
+137 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$4.8k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector86%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation40%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office15%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$77k
Median Home Value
-$5.6k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$467
Median Monthly Rent
+$107 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K67%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas60%
Utility gas10%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax
United States45
Indiana52
Clinton County8
Property Crime in Colfax
United States48
Indiana47
Clinton County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado27
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax, IN
Frankfort Covenant Academy
10 miles, NE
Trinity Christian School
14 miles, S
James E Davis School
14 miles, SE
Central Indiana Teen Challenge
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax, IN
Wabash College
17 miles, SW
Purdue University-Main Campus
21 miles, NW
Union Bible College
31 miles, E
Indiana University-Kokomo
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax, IN
Indiana University Health Frankfort Inc
10 miles, NE
Witham Health Services
13 miles, SE
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville
16 miles, SW
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Colfax, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
38 miles, SE
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
86 miles, W
Fort Wayne International Airport
94 miles, NE
South Bend International Airport
106 miles, N