Colfax Township, MI
Living in Colfax Township
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute22
Public Transit9
Affordability76
Public Safety84
Airports5
Hospitals94
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
663Population+60 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American8%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate32%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office16%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$130kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent-$115 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas63%
Utility gas2%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax Township
United States45
Michigan58
Benzie County15
Property Crime in Colfax Township
United States48
Michigan43
Benzie County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 26 |
| Feb | 22 | 2 | 18 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Dec | 26 | 3 | 22 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding14
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax Township, MI
St Mary's of Hannah Catholic School
11 miles, E
The Children's House
16 miles, NE
Traverse City Christian School
17 miles, NE
Trinity Lutheran School
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax Township, MI
Ferris State University
63 miles, S
Central Michigan University
85 miles, SE
Holy Family College
99 miles, W
Alma College
100 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax Township, MI
Munson Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
28 miles, SW
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
31 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Colfax Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
19 miles, NE
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
87 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
98 miles, S
Delta County Airport
101 miles, NW