La Fayette, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Stark County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
148
Population
779/sq mi density
$49,519
Median Income
$53,849 per capita
$51,000
Home Value
$119,301 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,519 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La Fayette experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1096°N, 89.9735°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stark County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
La Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.6").