Colfax Township, IA
Living in Colfax Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute62
Public Transit1
Affordability4
Public Safety81
Airports44
Hospitals77
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
333Population-201 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
66%College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
84%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years7%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years35%
Diversity
Asian26%
Caucasian65%
Multiracial9%
Education
High school graduate12%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree38%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$111kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
58%Lived Here Last Year-42% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more30%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts68%
Sales and office24%
Service3%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
75%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later23%
Built 2010 to 201318%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$100K to $149K6%
$200K to $249K43%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas31%
Utility gas43%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Colfax Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado25
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax Township, IA
Dallas Center Christian School
8 miles, NE
St Patrick School
14 miles, N
Des Moines Christian School
16 miles, E
Montessori Children's House
18 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax Township, IA
Drake University
24 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
25 miles, E
Grand View University
26 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax Township, IA
Dallas County Hospital
13 miles, N
Guthrie County Hospital
20 miles, W
Madison County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, S
Broadlawns Medical Center
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Colfax Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
24 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
96 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
108 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
125 miles, E