ColfaxMI
A town of 738. Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns.
What makes Colfax stand out
The 2 things Colfax does most differently from other towns.
738 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Colfax’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Colfax. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Colfax beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Colfax | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 18.6% | 14.6% |
Nearly a quarter of Colfax is conserved land
23 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manistee National Forest - Cadillac Ranger District | 15.4 mi | 5,193 |
| 2. Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit | 1.7 mi | 955 |
| 3. Clofax Township Park | 0.6 mi | 65 |
Most working residents commute out of Colfax
Most working residents leave Colfax for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cadillac (16%), Traverse City (15%) and Garfield (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Colfax has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
99% of working residents leave Colfax for work
Where Colfax’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Colfax
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Colfax Township is a civil township of Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 897 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 897
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,253 ft