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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6602°N, 87.6581°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Trigg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
LaFayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.0").