Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
LaFayette is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 176. Residents earn $50,833 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, LaFayette receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. LaFayette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in LaFayette is $50,833, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in LaFayette is $108,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
LaFayette enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches, including 5.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,833 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,821 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $785 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,385 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 353 |
| County GDP | $465M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,968 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $108,300 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,968 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,993/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.8 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6602°N, 87.6581°W |
| County FIPS | 21221 |
Winner: Republican by 52.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.5% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |