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Colfax, IN

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Population
714
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
845 ft
Median Home Value
$130,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$733/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,281
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityFrankfort, Indiana9.8 miles away · 16,837 residents.

About Colfax

Colfax was founded in the mid-1800s as a railway stop called Midway, positioned along the train lines connecting Chicago and Louisville. The town later took the name Colfax to honor Indiana native and future vice president Schuyler Colfax. Today, this southwestern Clinton County community is a quiet, friendly place where neighbors know each other and life moves at an easy pace. It retains the charm of classic small-town Indiana, with peaceful residential streets surrounded by open farmland.

Colfax, Indiana (7235232880)

The Colfax-Perry Township Public Library serves as a central anchor for the area, housing a local history museum alongside everyday library services. Residents enjoy the privacy and space of a small rural town while staying within an easy drive of job centers, dining, and shopping in Frankfort, Lebanon, and Lafayette. It is a great fit for anyone looking for relaxed countryside living, affordable housing, and a down-to-earth community feel.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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