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Lake Lafayette, MO
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Lake Lafayette, MO
At a Glance
How Lake Lafayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Lafayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Lafayette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Lafayette residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,120. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Lafayette is $76,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,371. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lake Lafayette reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,045/100K.
Education
6.8% of adults in Lake Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.