Colfax, Washington

Population 2,817

Colfax is located in Whitman County, WA. The population is 2,817, making Colfax the 2nd largest city in Whitman County.

There are 2 public schools in Colfax with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Colfax is very low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Colfax is very high 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 Steptoe, Albion and Garfield.

Colfax Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 5.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.3%

Crime Rate

63.79% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 46
  • Violent Crimes: 121
  • Robbery: 14
  • Burglary: 127
  • Property Crime: 789
  • Larceny Theft: 616

Registered Offenders

47.57% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Colfax
  • 7.10 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

72 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 71

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Colfax, WA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Colfax's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Colfax, WA

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Colfax, WA issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Colfax, WA issued 3 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: $662
  • 1 Bedroom: $763
  • 2 Bedrooms: $977
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,388
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,672

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Environmental Hazards

72 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (146/156)
    Colfax, WA has 93.59% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Colfax, WA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.8 Average
    Colfax, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.92°
  • February 34.77°
  • March 38.64°
  • April 44.27°
  • May 49.73°
  • June 58.27°
  • July 65.82°
  • August 66.16°
  • September 59.65°
  • October 44.8°
  • November 38.37°
  • December 29.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Colfax, WA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Colfax, WA: $45,769

Unemployment

Unemployment in Colfax is 5.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.26%
White Collar - 53.74%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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