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Colfax
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Colfax, Washington is a picturesque small town set in the rolling hills of the Palouse region. Known for its historic downtown, friendly community, and proximity to nature, it offers a welcoming atmosphere for visitors seeking rural charm. The city is a gateway to scenic drives, outdoor recreation, and rich agricultural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
2,782
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
46.88°, -117.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,150
Local Cost
$1,328
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
74
English
100
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-26.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
619 mm
Internet Speed
73 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
PUW
Distance
25 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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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