Lafayette, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Macon County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,643
Population
1,065/sq mi density
$44,924
Median Income
$20,467 per capita
$189,800
Home Value
$268,449 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
118
Violent Crime/100K
1,722 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,924 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafayette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 964 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5240°N, 86.0306°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Macon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.7").