Colfax Township, MN
Living in Colfax Township
Bikeability9
Walkability36
Commute30
Public Transit10
Affordability49
Public Safety90
Airports36
Hospitals80
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
571Population+57 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector72%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$272kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$713Median Monthly Rent+$391 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas62%
Utility gas6%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Kandiyohi County24
Property Crime in Colfax Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Kandiyohi County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding19
Tornado23
Blizzard9
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax Township, MN
Community Christian School
18 miles, S
Riverview Christian School
19 miles, SE
St Johns-St Andrews Catholic School
19 miles, NE
St Mary Catholic School
25 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax Township, MN
Saint Johns University
36 miles, NE
College of Saint Benedict
39 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Morris
43 miles, W
Saint Cloud State University
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax Township, MN
Carris Health Llc
17 miles, S
Centra Care Health Paynesville
17 miles, E
Centracare Health System-Melrose Hospital
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Colfax Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
51 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
85 miles, NE
Hector International Airport
136 miles, NW