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1958
Colfax quadrangle, Illinois : 15 minute series, 1958
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About Colfax
Village in Illinois, United StatesColfax is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 996 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Colfax
The typical Colfax home is worth about $182,000, up 7% in a year, 39% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Colfax
Not graded
Colfax has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Colfax
Full picture →Most working residents leave Colfax for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (31%), Normal (13%) and Gibson City (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Colfax
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Colfax
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Colfax
Full climate →Colfax has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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