At a Glance
Median Income
$39,200
$27,494 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
Zillow: $220,152
Median Rent
$725/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
20.8% smoking rate
How La Farge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Farge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Farge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Farge residents earn a median household income of $39,200 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,494. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Farge is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,152. Median rent is $725/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
7.4% of adults in La Farge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Farge has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population745
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,200
Per Capita$27,494
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$725
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$220,152
Housing Units369
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation828 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in La Farge was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.