Colfax 74 Excellent
Colfax Livability #217 ranked city in Iowa#4,296 ranked city in the USARanks better than 85% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Colfax

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Colfax transportation information

      Statistic Colfax Iowa National
      Average one way commute24min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.2%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.2%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.3%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home2.5%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Colfax, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).