Colfax, LA
Living in Colfax
Bikeability55
Walkability89
Commute89
Public Transit46
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports5
Hospitals21
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+631 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black57%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate43%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
57%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service37%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked12%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$388Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K4%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax
United States45
Louisiana59
Alexandria Metro Area75
Grant Parish2
Property Crime in Colfax
United States48
Louisiana69
Alexandria Metro Area84
Grant Parish3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding74
Tornado61
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax, LA
Alpine Christian School
15 miles, SE
Montessori Educational Center
18 miles, SE
Hope Baptist School
18 miles, SE
Alexandria Country Day School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax, LA
Louisiana College
21 miles, SE
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
28 miles, NW
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
29 miles, SE
Grambling State University
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax, LA
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Alexandria
19 miles, SE
Longleaf Hospital
19 miles, SE
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
20 miles, SE
Rapides Regional Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Colfax, LA
Alexandria International Airport
16 miles, SE
Monroe Regional Airport
79 miles, NE
Shreveport Regional Airport
92 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
100 miles, SE