Colfax, California

Population 1,943

Colfax is located in Placer County, CA. The population is 1,943, making Colfax the 10th largest city in Placer County.

There are 3 public schools in Colfax with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Colfax is high , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Colfax is low 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 Weimar, Alta Sierra and Lake of the Pines.

Colfax Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.8%

Crime Rate

40.28% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 472
  • Violent Crimes: 565
  • Robbery: 46
  • Burglary: 588
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

85.90% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Colfax
  • 82.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

34 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 34

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Colfax, CA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Colfax's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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16 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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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, CA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Colfax, CA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Colfax, CA 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: $1,190
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,320
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,660
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,360
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,820

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Environmental Hazards

34 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Colfax, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Colfax, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Colfax, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.65°
  • February 38.85°
  • March 40.17°
  • April 44.57°
  • May 67°
  • June 62.01°
  • July 70.45°
  • August 70.37°
  • September 66.48°
  • October 54.12°
  • November 46.58°
  • December 46.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Colfax, CA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Colfax, CA: $44,004

Unemployment

Unemployment in Colfax is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.16%
White Collar - 52.84%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Doug LaMalfa

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Colfax, CA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Colfax, CA
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