Colfax, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Colfax is a community in Grant Parish, Louisiana, home to about 1,240 people spread across 1.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $18,906 a year, and a typical home is worth about $73,400. About 19.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 20 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Colfax ranks number 252 of 488 in population, number 400 in median household income, number 381 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Colfax typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boyce, LA | 9.1 mi. | 1,037 |
| 2. | Rock Hill, LA | 9.2 mi. | 438 |
| 3. | Dry Prong, LA | 10.8 mi. | 369 |
| 4. | Prospect, LA | 13.0 mi. | 378 |
| 5. | Creola, LA | 14.4 mi. | 221 |
| 6. | Montgomery, LA | 15.0 mi. | 941 |
| 7. | Pollock, LA | 15.3 mi. | 460 |
| 8. | Ball, LA | 18.5 mi. | 3,869 |
What is the population of Colfax, Louisiana?
Colfax has a population of about 1,240 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Colfax, Louisiana in?
Colfax is located in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Colfax, Louisiana?
The median home value in Colfax is about $73,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Colfax, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Colfax is about $18,906 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Colfax, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Grant Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Colfax, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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