At a Glance
Median Income
$32,210
$18,075 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
76.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
33.6%
17.9% 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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lafayette residents earn a median household income of $32,210 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,075. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Education
16.1% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,210
Per Capita$18,075
Unemployment
Poverty24.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$238,477
Housing Units295
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,604/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,267 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.