LaFayette, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Trigg County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
176 Population 677/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $33,821 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $214,108 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

LaFayette, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,833
32% below
$33,821 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
62% below
Zillow: $214,108
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How LaFayette Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows LaFayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
38%
Rent
82%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is LaFayette a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

LaFayette residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,821. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in LaFayette is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,108. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

11.5% of adults in LaFayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

LaFayette has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population176
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$33,821
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$465M
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$950
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$214,108
Housing Units109
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,993/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband53.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in LaFayette was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.