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Colfax
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Colfax is a small, welcoming village in central Illinois known for its sense of community and rural Midwestern charm. Its relaxed pace, safe neighborhoods, and picturesque surroundings make it an ideal stop for those seeking authentic small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
2,782
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.57°, -88.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,585
Local Cost
$972
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
65
English
99
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-30.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
998 mm
Internet Speed
299 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
BMI
Distance
28 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 6 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 65/100.
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