At a Glance
Median Income
$25,383
$17,028 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $79,881
Median Rent
$416/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
46.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.1%
20.6% smoking rate
How Fayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fayette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fayette residents earn a median household income of $25,383 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,028. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fayette is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,881. Median rent is $416/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
14.5% of adults in Fayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fayette has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,602
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,358/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$25,383
Per Capita$17,028
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty46.5%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$416
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$79,881
Housing Units784
Rent Burden36.2%
Health
Obesity52.1%
Diabetes19.9%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death16,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain61.3 in/yr
Elevation267 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score3.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 83%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fayette was built in 1978.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.