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Colfax, IA
B+
Population: 1,957
Home Price: $119,800
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Overview
Colfax is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 1,957. Colfax has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
24.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Colfax, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Colfax
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$36,445
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$75,170
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Colfax
Iowa
United States
Median Age
37.8
42.5
42.3
Gender
Colfax
Iowa
United States
Male
51.1%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
48.9%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Colfax
Iowa
United States
White
96.1%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.8%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Colfax
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$119,800
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$704
$525
$801
Family Households
52.1%
52.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
20.6%
20.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
75.8%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
24.2%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Colfax
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.9%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
39.5%
39.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.4%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.6%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Colfax
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
61.0%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
58.5%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Colfax
Iowa
United States
Murder
NA
1.0
3.0
Rape
NA
46.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
13.1
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Colfax
Iowa
United States
Burglary
NA
311.2
336.1
Theft
NA
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
121.6
167.1
Arson
NA
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Colfax, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
burger
taco
authentic
cheese
tastes
salad
pretzels
pie
pizza
lobster
shrimp
pasta
drinks
meal
restaurant
meat
softball
volleyball
baseball
basketball
football
wrestling
college football
golf
teams
little league
youth sports
mlb
athletic
athletes
coaches
hoops
athlet
gaming
soccer
rugby
childrens books
poster
composition
photography
baseball cards
books
gaming
computers
fitness
photography
sports
entertainm
tv
improv
gaming
hub
films
celebrity
hollywood
comedy
photography
sports
pool
awardwinning statewide
snorkeling
summer
marsh madness
winter
conservation
facilities
facility
photography
mountain
apparel
costco
vans
farmers market
mailboxes
shoppers
walmart
amazon
sams clubs
shelves
ebay
pharmacy
restaurant
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