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Lafe, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County
Lafe, AR
At a Glance
How Lafe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lafe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lafe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lafe residents earn a median household income of $36,771 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,294. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 949 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafe is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,419. Median rent is $640/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Lafe reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,149/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Lafe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafe has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.