At a Glance
Median Income
$49,653
$27,512 per capita
Home Value
$121,700
Zillow: $228,324
Median Rent
$743/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lafayette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $49,653 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,512. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafayette is $121,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,324. Median rent is $743/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.1% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population339
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,653
Per Capita$27,512
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,700
Rent$743
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$228,324
Housing Units173
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation929 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lafayette was founded in 1820.
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.