Colfax, IL is a small agricultural town located in McLean County with a population of fewer than 600 people. Despite its small size, Colfax has been included in numerous bestplaces rankings from several different sources. According to BestPlaces, Colfax is ranked #35 out of 316 cities in Illinois for public schools and #62 out of 327 cities for overall livability. BestPlaces has also highly ranked Colfax at number #3 out of all the small towns in the entire state of Illinois. Additionally, BestPlaces included Colfax on their list as one of the 10 prettiest towns in Illinois. With these rankings in mind, it is clear that despite its size, Colfax offers excellent quality of life and amenities for its residents.
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