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La Fayette, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Stark County County
La Fayette, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is La Fayette a Good Place to Live?
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 $112,068. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
La Fayette reports 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,367/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.