Colfax is a town in and the parish seat of Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States, founded in 1869. Colfax is part of the Alexandria, Louisiana metropolitan area. The largely African American population of Colfax was 1,428 at the 2020 census. The town was the site of the 1873 Colfax massacre.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71417

Area code318

Living in Colfax

Housing in Colfax

$131K▲ 2.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Colfax home is worth about $131,000, up 2.8% in a year, 40% below the Louisiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Colfax

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About one in 5 of Colfax’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (21%), Pineville (5%) and Baton Rouge (3%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Alexandria

21%

Pineville

Baton Rouge

Winnfield

20%Work in townlive and work in Colfax 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,246Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Colfax →

Health in Colfax

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 51% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Louisiana

2better than LA·17worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.3%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 82.3%More adults treating high blood pressureLA 78.8% · better 26%More older adults who have lost all their teethLA 18.1% · worse

Care nearby

Alexandria HospitalAlexandria · 18.8 mi · ER

Grant Community Health CenterColfax · 0.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Colfax · CMS · HRSAHealth in Colfax →

Natural hazards in Colfax

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

19Does Colfax flood?paid flood claims since 1979 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Colfax

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Colfax →

Climate in Colfax

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Colfax has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 40°Winter

78° / 55°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

79° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Colfax get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 27, with the last in spring around Mar 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Colfax →