The Town FilesColfax, Michigan
Township in Huron County · population 1,753 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,800
- Household income
- $69,408
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 40.4
Colfax is a township of 1,753 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $159,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for retirees than 83% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 76% of Michigan towns, quieter than 74% of Michigan towns.
How Colfax ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Colfax is worth $159,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $69,408, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $957 a month. 88.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Colfax | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $957 | $955 |
| Median household income | $69,408 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.6% | — |
Who lives in Colfax
| People | Colfax | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Colfax
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colfax since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 4, 1974 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 6, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 2007.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 11,234 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,295 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Colfax itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Towns near Colfax
- Bad Axe, MI3.4 mi · 3,021 people · home $125,200
- Oliver, MI4.9 mi · 1,419 people · home $110,400
- Sheridan, MI5.3 mi · 627 people · home $200,700
- Meade, MI5.6 mi · 698 people · home $137,500
- Elkton, MI5.8 mi · 796 people · home $92,300
- Verona, MI6.6 mi · 1,210 people · home $223,600
- Grant, MI7.8 mi · 869 people · home $162,500
- Bingham, MI8.7 mi · 1,642 people · home $157,100
Colfax questions
Is Colfax, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Colfax scores better for retirees than 83% of Michigan towns and quieter than 74%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Colfax?
The median owner-occupied home in Colfax is valued at $159,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,408, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $957 a month.
What is the weather like in Colfax?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 44.2 inches of snow.
Does Colfax get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colfax since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 4, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)