Colfax town, Wisconsin
Colfax town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Colfax town is a geographic entity located in Dunn County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,275. The land area covers 34.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,275 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 406 | ±56 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 420 | ±57 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 406 | ±56 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 | ±19 |
| Median Home Value | $275,500 | ±$25,106 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,224 | ±$232 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,786 | ±$13,105 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,457 | ±$4,308 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 45 | ±28 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 704 | ±127 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.4% | ±7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF COLFAX
GUS Population: 1,252 (2024)
ID: 211897
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK, TOWN OF COLFAX, DUNN COUNTY,
N8409 COUNTY ROAD M, COLFAX WI 54730-5041
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GUS Population: 46,135 (2024)
ID: 177059
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DUNN COUNTY ATTN: COUNTY MANANGER
800 WILSON AVE, MENOMONIE WI 54751-2746
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Colfax | PK-06 | Colfax, WI | |
| Regular School Colfax | 07-12 | Colfax, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Altoona, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Altoona, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Altoona, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Altoona, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bloomer, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomer, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bloomer, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chippewa Falls, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
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College | 13.3 mi away | 712 S Broadway St, Menomonie, WI, 54751 |
7152321122
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COLFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 613 MAIN ST., COLFAX, WI, 54730 |
(715) 962-4334
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Healthcare Workforce Training Institute
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College Vocational | 13.8 mi away | 1405 Truax Boulevard, Eau Claire, WI, 54701 |
7157263849
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ELK MOUND BRANCH
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Library | 8.0 mi away | E 101 MENOMONIE ST., ELK MOUND, WI, 54739 |
(715) 917-1070
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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College | 16.6 mi away | 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701 |
7158364636
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CLARELLA HACKETT JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | E9311 COUNTY RD. I, SAND CREEK, WI, 54765 |
(715) 658-1269
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
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College | 16.6 mi away | 620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701-6162 |
7158336200
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MENOMONIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 600 WOLSKE BAY RD., MENOMONIE, WI, 54751 |
(715) 232-2164
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The Professional Hair Design Academy
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College | 18.6 mi away | 3408 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701-7633 |
7158352345
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G.E. BLESKACEK FAMILY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 1519 17TH AVE., BLOOMER, WI, 54724 |
(715) 568-2384
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BLOOMER, WI US, located 13.0 miles from Colfax town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3° | 3.4° | 12.4° | 1.00" | 9.3" |
| February | 26.4° | 6.5° | 16.4° | 0.94" | 9.9" |
| March | 39.1° | 19.4° | 29.2° | 1.58" | 7.2" |
| April | 54.2° | 32.7° | 43.5° | 2.93" | 2.4" |
| May | 67.7° | 45.4° | 56.5° | 3.73" | 0.3" |
| June | 77.2° | 55.6° | 66.4° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 59.6° | 70.5° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 57.0° | 68.1° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.0° | 48.4° | 59.7° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.4° | 35.6° | 46.0° | 2.82" | 0.6" |
| November | 40.3° | 23.9° | 32.1° | 1.74" | 2.6" |
| December | 27.0° | 11.2° | 19.1° | 1.22" | 9.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Colfax village | Village | 1.0 mi | — |
| Tainter Lake CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Elk Mound village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Wheeler village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Menomonie city | City | 12.0 mi | — |
| Bloomer city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5503316300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.