Colfax Township, MI
Living in Colfax Township
Bikeability44
Walkability89
Commute75
Public Transit44
Affordability79
Public Safety42
Airports22
Hospitals87
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
587Population-368 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+16% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate45%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+24% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office9%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked13%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value-$7.8k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$575Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K14%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas49%
Utility gas1%
Wood25%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax Township
United States45
Michigan58
Oceana County66
Property Crime in Colfax Township
United States48
Michigan43
Oceana County81
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax Township, MI
Oceana Christian School
15 miles, W
Covenant Christian School
18 miles, NW
New Era Christian School
19 miles, SW
Ludington Area Catholic School
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax Township, MI
Ferris State University
31 miles, E
Grand Valley State University
57 miles, S
Kuyper College
58 miles, SE
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
60 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax Township, MI
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus
18 miles, SW
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
21 miles, NW
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
23 miles, S
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Colfax Township, MI
Muskegon County Airport
42 miles, S
Gerald R Ford International Airport
68 miles, SE
Cherry Capital Airport
72 miles, N
MBS International Airport
102 miles, E