Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Trainland U.S.A.
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (2) F
Schlosser Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Altoona Floral & Gifts Colfax Floral Designs by Kelly
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Colfax.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Colfax is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

Colfax crime rates are 757 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
668 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
89 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A

The median income in Colfax is $71,719 - which is 31% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$71,719
B-
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Colfax home prices are $114,800 - which is 14% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$114,800
F
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The Colfax graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
60%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Colfax-Mingo High School
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ratings A

Colfax has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Colfax? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Schlosser Park

      Entertainment

      Trainland U.S.A.

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Colfax? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Colfax.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Colfax a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors