Colfax, IA
Living in Colfax
Bikeability
24
Walkability
39
Commute
45
Public Transit
34
Affordability
87
Public Safety
82
Airports
34
Hospitals
75
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
94
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
-904 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$57k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$103k
Median Home Value
+$4k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$650
Median Monthly Rent
+$167 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas5%
Utility gas74%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Colfax
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax, IA
Newton Christian School
11 miles, E
St Joseph Elementary School
17 miles, W
Sterling Education
17 miles, W
Joshua Christian Academy
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax, IA
Grand View University
19 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
21 miles, W
Drake University
22 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
10 miles, E
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
20 miles, W
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
21 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Colfax, IA
Des Moines International Airport
24 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
80 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
139 miles, E