Colfax County , Nebraska

Population: 10,541 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $79,720 Home $128,800 Rent $902/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 10,541 residents, Colfax County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike.

$79,720
Median Income
household
$128,800
Home Value
median
$902/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $79,720
Per Capita Income $32,757
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Median Home Value $128,800
Median Gross Rent $902/mo
Owner Occupied 76.1%
Renter Occupied 23.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 10,541
Median Age 35 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 14.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.8%
Obesity
13.2%
Diabetes
14.5%
Smoking
29.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.3%
No Physical Activity
14.3%
Depression
33.7%
Insufficient Sleep
72.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 28.6  ·  29th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
55.98
🔥 Wildfire
57.06
❄️ Winter Storm
45.54
🌍 Earthquake
11.86
☀️ Drought
70.96

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