Ohio
West Lafayette is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,759. Residents earn $45,364 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Lafayette receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. West Lafayette has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in West Lafayette is $45,364, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 25.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in West Lafayette is $92,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in West Lafayette is below the national average at 305 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 871 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Lafayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 15.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,364 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,341 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,302 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 746 |
| County GDP | $1,663M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,875 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.20% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $92,300 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,142 |
| Median List Price | $204,450 |
| Median List Price | $204,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $76 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 66.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $723 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,875 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.20% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 30.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,619/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Total Violent | 305.0/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 305.0/100K |
| Total Property | 871.5/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 217.9/100K |
| Theft | 610.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2760°N, 81.7517°W |
| County FIPS | 39031 |
Winner: Republican by 52.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 3,208/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |