Colfax, Louisiana

Population 1,927

Colfax is located in Grant Parish, LA. The population is 1,927, making Colfax the largest city in Grant Parish.

There are 1 public schools in Colfax with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Colfax is very low , and there are 20 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Colfax is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Colfax property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Colfax include Boyce, Rock Hill and Dry Prong.

Colfax Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.5%

Crime Rate

76.46% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 498
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 283
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 8
  • Larceny Theft: 6

Registered Offenders

86.95% Higher than national avg.
  • 20 offenders in Colfax
  • 103.79 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

25 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 23

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Colfax, LA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Colfax's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2006, the city of Colfax, LA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2005, the city of Colfax, LA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $490
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $980
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,080

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Environmental Hazards

25 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Colfax, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Colfax, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.7°
  • February 52.18°
  • March 60.1°
  • April 67.94°
  • May 75.31°
  • June 82.34°
  • July 83.63°
  • August 84.32°
  • September 78.13°
  • October 65.73°
  • November 57.9°
  • December 51.32°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Colfax, LA

Earthquakes
Colfax, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Colfax, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Colfax, LA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Colfax, LA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Colfax, LA: $26,149

Unemployment

Unemployment in Colfax is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.11%
White Collar - 41.89%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Colfax, LA

1 Retirement Home view all

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