Colfax Township, IN
Living in Colfax Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports75
Hospitals57
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
127Population-100 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age-23 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
84%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years38%
15 to 34 years57%
55 to 74 years6%
Diversity
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Education
Less than high school84%
High school graduate16%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone16%
Economy
-Median Household Income-$12k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
10 mi Average Commute
6%Lived Here Last Year-87% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K84%
Employers
Private sector100%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance51%
Sales and office49%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
-Owner-Occupied-66% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1970 to 197987%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Home Value
House Heating Type
LP gas84%
Utility gas16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax Township
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Newton County14
Property Crime in Colfax Township
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Newton County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax Township, IN
St Augustine Elementary School
12 miles, SE
Covenant Christian High School
12 miles, NE
De Motte Christian School
12 miles, NE
Unity Christian School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax Township, IN
DeVry University-Indiana
29 miles, N
Olivet Nazarene University
29 miles, W
Valparaiso University
33 miles, NE
Governors State University
34 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax Township, IN
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
13 miles, SE
Franciscan Health Crown Point
25 miles, N
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
28 miles, N
Pinnacle Hospital
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Colfax Township, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
56 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
70 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
71 miles, NW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
85 miles, SW