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Population in July 2008: 2,212. Population change since 2000: -0.5%
 

Males: 1,119  (50.6%)
Females: 1,093  (49.4%)

Median resident age:  34.8 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50054.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $52,557 (it was $41,006 in 2000)
Colfax:  $52,557
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,757
Colfax:  $23,757
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $101,510 (it was $68,500 in 2000)
Colfax:  $101,510
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $105,927; Detached houses: $114,558; Townhouses or other attached units: $86,546; Mobile homes: $24,900
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Races in Colfax:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Colfax: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.5%), Irish (14.6%), English (11.1%), United States (9.4%), Dutch (8.1%), Scottish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/10/1875

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 1.36 square miles.

Population density: 1624 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Colfax

  • High school or higher: 86.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Colfax city

  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 61.2%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.3%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Colfax, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Colfax to the number of sex offenders is 369 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Colfax:  1.5% ($1,017)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (20.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (146.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (287.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Prairie City, IA (2.3 miles ), Valeria, IA (2.4 miles) , Mitchellville, IA (2.5 miles ), Mingo, IA (2.6 miles ), Lambs Grove, IA (3.0 miles ), Newton, IA (3.2 miles ), Bondurant, IA (3.4 miles ), Baxter, IA (3.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 7 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $85,400
  • 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $79,400
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $99,800
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $139,500
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500

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Latitude: 41.68 N, Longitude: 93.24 W

Area code: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: -297 (-11.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (17%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Finance and insurance (21%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)



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Colfax-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 178% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Colfax city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1974, a category 4 tornado 18.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Colfax:
  • SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; NEWTON, IA)
  • IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; DES MOINES, IA)
  • IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; DES MOINES, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Colfax, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colfax:
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; ANKENY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 63 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 71 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 73 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
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Library in Colfax:
  • COLFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $35,828; Location: 25 W DIVISION STREET; 8,293 books; 84 audio materials; 178 video materials; 32 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Colfax: Colfax (A), Trainland USA (B), Colfax City Hall (C), Colfax Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Colfax include: Howard Street Christian Church (A), Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (B), Assembly of God Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), New Life Baptist Church (E), Colfax Presbyterian Church (F), Colfax United Methodist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Highland Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Colfax Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Colfax Historical Society (Museums; 1720 Highway 117 South), Atwood Sales (Museums; 3135 Highway 117 North), Colfax Pool (Amusement & Theme Parks; 100 North League Road), Action Jack's Paintball Games (Amusement & Theme Parks; 10546 Field Avenue).

Hotel: Comfort Inn Colfax (1402 North Walnut Street).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Colfax that have no violations reported:
  • COLFAX WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 2223, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.7%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Colfax, IA


78 people in religious group quarters


Colfax compared to Iowa state average:

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  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Colfax (2009 data):
  • First State Bank of Colfax: First State Bank Of Colfax at 100 North Walnut Street, branch established on 1933-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $64.2 mil, Deposits: $52.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Dentel Bancorporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Colfax, Iowa
  • Comfort Inn, 1402 N Walnut St, Colfax, IA 50054, Phone: (515) 674-4455, Fax: (515) 674-4456
  • Microtel Inn And Suites, 11000 Federal Ave, Colfax, IA 50054, Phone: (515) 674-0600, Fax: (515) 674-0605
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2004 Presidential Election results in Jasper County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Colfax

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Reformed Church in North AmericaReformed Church in America
Adherents18.7%14.7%9.0%7.7%6.7%
Congregations17.2%3.1%7.8%4.7%4.7%
NameUnited Church of ChristChristian and Missionary AlliancePresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents6.2%5.9%5.5%5.3%20.3%
Congregations4.7%1.6%6.3%6.3%43.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$5,610$33,6600$0
Police Protection - Officers 4$12,750$38,2500$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,400$40,8000$0
Sewerage 1$3,400$40,8000$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,230$38,7600$0
Water Supply 1$3,570$42,8400$0
Local Libraries 1$2,125$25,5000$0
Totals for Government 11$34,085$37,1840$0



5.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,938 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.59%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, IA  1.64% ($36,629 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.34% ($37,128)
from Poweshiek County, IA  0.34% ($34,383)


6.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,725 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.54%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  2.07% ($37,709 average AGI)
to Marion County, IA  0.37% ($42,538)
to Poweshiek County, IA  0.28% ($35,769)


Strongest AM radio stations in Colfax:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCOB (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Colfax:
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Colfax:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Colfax, Iowa:
  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Iowa average:
  • Fatal accident count: 73
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 113
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 23
  • Fatalities: 80
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 186
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7

Colfax fatal accident list:
Aug 5, 2001 08:15 AM, Sr-117, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 7, 1980 12:56 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 22, 1979 09:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 0.1 Miles N Of 19th Avenue & 100th Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN373
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • DANE F ERSHEN, 10991 Orchard Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, , Licensee ID: L00024153
    Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, 5601 Legacy Group, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • LORI DAWSON, 23 Weaver Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 39.6 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006-1816, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Colfax, IA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • STATION, 1 Mi S Of, Overall height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WNEP488
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.812 MHz, 928.812 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/01/2001, Expiration Date: 10/17/2011
    Registrant: Phone: (515) 242-4368
  • COLFAX, 0.1 Miles N Of 19th. Avenue & 100th. Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WPZR353
    Assigned Frequencies : 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/25/2004, Expiration Date: 02/25/2014, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • COLFAX, 1 Mi S Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: KAI65
    Assigned Frequencies : 6665.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/11/2000, Expiration Date: 04/25/2010
    Registrant: Midamerican Energy Co, 666 Grand Ave 2900 Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 242-4375, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: K0DT, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01330370
    Grant Date: 10/09/2007, Expiration Date: 01/06/2018, Certifier: James H Clement
    Registrant: James H Clement, 24 Weaver, Colfax, IA 50054
  • Call Sign: N0NUC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00659936
    Grant Date: 03/27/2003, Expiration Date: 06/01/2013
    Registrant: Roger W Pokorny, 222 Cherry St Apt 6, Colfax, IA 50054


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 33
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Colfax


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