At a Glance
Median Income
$49,519
$53,849 per capita
Home Value
$51,000
Zillow: $119,301
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.4% smoking rate
How La Fayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Fayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Fayette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Fayette residents earn a median household income of $49,519 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,849. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Fayette is $51,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,301. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
3.9% of adults in La Fayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Fayette has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,519
Per Capita$53,849
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,000
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$119,301
Housing Units106
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation794 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in La Fayette was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.