Colfax, Iowa

Population 2,210

Colfax is located in Jasper County, IA. The population is 2,210, making Colfax the 3rd largest city in Jasper 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 6 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 Washington Township, Mound Prairie Township and Poweshiek Township.

Colfax Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 5.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.6%

Crime Rate

90.69% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 58
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 115
  • Property Crime: 173
  • Larceny Theft: 58

Registered Offenders

57.22% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Colfax
  • 27.15 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

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

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • 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, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Colfax's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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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, IA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Colfax, IA 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, IA 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: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $820
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,190

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Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Colfax, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Colfax, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.27°
  • February 24.83°
  • March 40.2°
  • April 51.58°
  • May 61.48°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 72.73°
  • September 62.6°
  • October 53.3°
  • November 40.33°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Colfax, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Colfax, IA: $44,821

Unemployment

Unemployment in Colfax is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.14%
White Collar - 52.86%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Colfax, IA

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Colfax, IA

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Colfax, IA
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