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Colfax, WI
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,370
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
0
Colfax and its ZIP codes
Colfax at a glance
- Colfax is about 9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,762 a year, 20% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,500 (35% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $698 a month.
Local data for Colfax, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,762
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$698/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Norwegian Americans (239), Irish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunn County. PPP loans are for Colfax.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
18,155 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,534
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$313M
FY 2026, $6,899 per person
How people get to work
Colfax, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Colfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tainter LakeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 18.5 |
| Elk MoundVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.3 |
| WheelerVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MenomonieCity | 12 mi | 13.8 |
| BloomerCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| BoycevilleVillage | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| New AuburnVillage | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| RidgelandVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake HallieVillage | 17 mi | 14.2 |
| Eau ClaireCity | 17 mi | 34.3 |
| Chippewa FallsCity | 17 mi | 11.4 |
| KnappVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| DownsvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| DallasVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Rock FallsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colfax, WI in?
- Colfax is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Colfax, WI?
- About 1,370 people live in Colfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colfax?
- Nearby places include Tainter Lake (6 mi), Elk Mound (8.6 mi), Wheeler (9.4 mi), Menomonie (12 mi), Bloomer (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023