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LaFayette, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Walker County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,944
Population
858/sq mi density
$39,820
Median Income
$21,747 per capita
$135,100
Home Value
$216,525 Zillow
$812
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
5,027 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,820 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
LaFayette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7088°N, 85.2815°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
LaFayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.5").