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Lafontaine, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 26/sq mi density
$51,125 Median Income $23,092 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
549 Violent Crime/100K 2,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lafontaine, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,125
32% below
$23,092 per capita
Violent Crime
549/100K
44% above
2,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Lafontaine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lafontaine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lafontaine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lafontaine residents earn a median household income of $51,125 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,092. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Lafontaine reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,279/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Lafontaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lafontaine has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population51
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female26% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans43.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,125
Per Capita$23,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$389M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$188,050
Housing Units28
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent549/100K
Property2,279/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation921 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lafontaine was built in 1971.
52.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.