Colfax Wisconsin Map

About Colfax, Wisconsin

Colfax is a locality in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,370. The population density is 373.5 people per km². Colfax is located at 44.9975°N, 91.7271°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54730.

Colfax, Wisconsin, rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent artistry of glaciers. It lies 17.0 miles north-west of Eau Claire, WI (from Eau Claire, WI: bearing 319°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-east of Rusk. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of summer or the russet and gold of autumn, descend into fertile valleys where the Red Cedar River, a ribbon of silver, glides with a quiet purpose. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, a scent of damp earth and pine needles, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, honeyed shadows that stretch across fields of corn and soybeans, illuminating the sturdy, practical architecture of the farmsteads. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas where clouds drift like slow ships, and the occasional hawk circles with silent, watchful grace, a fleeting punctuation mark against the endless blue. The history of Colfax is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich, tillable land, the town became a hub for the surrounding farms, its economy once deeply tied to the bounty of wheat and later dairy. Today, while agriculture still forms a vital backbone, the character of Colfax has broadened, embracing a more diversified local economy that supports its residents with small businesses and essential services. The presence of the university nearby adds a youthful vibrancy, a murmur of academic pursuit that mingles with the steady hum of everyday life. There is a palpable sense of continuity, a quiet pride in the enduring spirit of this place, where the past informs the present, and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Colfax Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colfax, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.997461, -91.727115. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Colfax and Dunn County.

Detailed location data for Colfax includes the ZIP code (54730), telephone area code (715), county seat of Dunn County (Menomonie), and school district assignment (Colfax School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Colfax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.