Colfax, WA
Living in Colfax
Bikeability83
Walkability68
Commute78
Public Transit55
Affordability85
Public Safety90
Airports13
Hospitals85
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation+85 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector56%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation4%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$645Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colfax
United States45
Washington38
Whitman County13
Property Crime in Colfax
United States48
Washington70
Whitman County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colfax, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colfax, WA
Montessori School of Pullman
14 miles, SE
Pullman Christian School
14 miles, SE
Logos School
19 miles, SE
St Marys Parish School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Colfax, WA
Washington State University
15 miles, SE
University of Idaho
20 miles, SE
New Saint Andrews College
20 miles, SE
Lewis-Clark State College
37 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colfax, WA
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Pullman Regional Hospital
15 miles, SE
Gritman Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Garfield County Public Hospital District #1
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Colfax, WA
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
40 miles, SE
Spokane International Airport
50 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
95 miles, SW
Missoula International Airport
154 miles, E