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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
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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