Lafontaine, KS

Kansas

Lafontaine is a small town in Kansas with a population of 51. Residents earn $51,125 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
51 Population 26/sq mi density
$51,125 Median Income $23,092 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,125
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lafontaine Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population51
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female26% / 75%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans43.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,125
Per Capita$23,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$389M
Commute21 min

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation921 ft (281 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband23.0%
Libraries3

Is Lafontaine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lafontaine receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lafontaine stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lafontaine is $51,125, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Lafontaine enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 7.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Lafontaine has a population of 51 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 54.1 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.3%), with 15.7% Hispanic.

Population

51
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
54.1yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 25.5%
Female 74.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lafontaine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lafontaine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lafontaine is $51,125, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lafontaine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,125
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,092
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$56,309

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)236
County GDP$389M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare29
Retail33
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,738
22% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home52.8%

Walkability

Lafontaine has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.4 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall7.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation921 ft (281 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates37.3998°N, 95.8424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20205
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 62.4-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18%

Winner: Republican by 62.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density26/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities29
Restaurants20
Retail Stores33

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home52.8%

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