Colfax County, NM
Living in Colfax County
Bikeability22
Walkability35
Commute95
Public Transit12
Affordability96
Public Safety58
Airports14
Hospitals80
Colleges4
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income-$2.9k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value+$1.7k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$491Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Colfax County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax County
Inland Flooding80
Tornado13
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax County, NM
Heritage Christian School Inc
37 miles, N
Grace Christian Center
39 miles, N
Holy Trinity Academy
39 miles, N
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
74 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax County, NM
New Mexico Highlands University
77 miles, SW
St John's College
97 miles, SW
Colorado State University-Pueblo
117 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax County, NM
Miners' Colfax Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Mt San Rafael Hospital
40 miles, N
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
69 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Colfax County, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
106 miles, SW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
116 miles, N
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
152 miles, N
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
155 miles, SW