At a Glance
Median Income
$51,125
$23,092 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lafontaine a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population51
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female26% / 75%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
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%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.