At a Glance
Median Income
$32,210
$18,075 per capita
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,967/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
33.8%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
305 sunny days/yr
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?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
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. The unemployment rate stands at 33.8% (839% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lafayette reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,967/100K.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,210
Per Capita$18,075
Unemployment33.8%
Poverty24.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$238,477
Housing Units295
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,967/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,604/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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