Colfax Township, MI
Living in Colfax Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute44
Public Transit1
Affordability81
Public Safety50
Airports15
Hospitals80
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-171 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated
76%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate29%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office14%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value-$9.4k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$610Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas35%
Utility gas36%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax Township
United States45
Michigan58
Mecosta County64
Property Crime in Colfax Township
United States48
Michigan43
Mecosta County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax Township, MI
Brockway Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, N
Daystar Christian Academy
15 miles, NE
Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax Township, MI
Ferris State University
5 miles, W
Central Michigan University
31 miles, E
Alma College
41 miles, SE
Kuyper College
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax Township, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
5 miles, W
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
15 miles, NW
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
17 miles, S
McLaren Central Michigan
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Colfax Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
56 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
56 miles, SW
MBS International Airport
66 miles, E
Capital Region International Airport
74 miles, SE