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LaFayette, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Trigg County County
LaFayette, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is LaFayette a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
LaFayette reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,780/100K.
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 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.