Colfax
City in California, United States
Overview
Colfax is a charming Gold Rush-era town set in the Sierra Nevada foothills, known for its history, natural beauty, and small-town hospitality. With a population under 3,000, it offers a peaceful retreat for history buffs, train fans, and outdoor adventurers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
2,782
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.10°, -120.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,315
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
74
English
100
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
8.3°C
Record High
45.0°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
703 mm
Internet Speed
1120 Mbps
Upload
826 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
AUN
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.