Colfax County, Nebraska has a long history that dates back to its founding in 1871. The county is located in eastern Nebraska and covers an area of nearly 900 square miles. Due to its rural location, Colfax County has remained relatively small with a population of roughly 5,000 residents. Despite the small size, Colfax County ranks highly in numerous areas according to BestPlaces.net. These include rankings for jobs, housing, cost of living, education and health & safety. Job opportunities are abundant with the county scoring 8 out of 10 in terms of job growth potential over the next 10 years and unemployment rate at just 2.8%, far below the national average. Housing costs are also quite low compared to other areas in Nebraska and elsewhere with the median home value being just $76,400 according to BestPlaces.com data from 2019-2020. In terms of education and health & safety, Colfax County scored very high with excellent public schools as well as access to quality healthcare facilities and providers. Overall, Colfax County offers an excellent quality of life for residents and visitors alike due to its combination of low housing costs, great job prospects and top-notch educational facilities and healthcare options
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