Colfax Township, IA
Living in Colfax Township
Bikeability24
Walkability50
Commute92
Public Transit31
Affordability65
Public Safety66
Airports37
Hospitals80
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
665Population+202 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+27% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black8%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate25%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+14% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector57%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office12%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Housing
$208kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$758Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K32%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas31%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38
Property Crime in Colfax Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado21
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax Township, IA
Ames Christian School
7 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
8 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
8 miles, NW
Woodward Academy
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax Township, IA
Boone County Hospital
8 miles, NW
Mary Greeley Medical Center
8 miles, E
Story County Hospital
17 miles, E
Dallas County Hospital
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Colfax Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
32 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
80 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
105 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, SW