Lafayette Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,289 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,656 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$528 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coshocton County
2
Coshocton Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Coshocton County
3
Coshocton Urban Area
3
Ohio
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 27
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 3 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Ridgewood High School
1 miles, N · 4.6star
Ridgewood Middle School
1 miles, NE · 4.1star
Ridgewood Elementary School
1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Coshocton High School
5 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Muskingum University
18 miles, S · 2.3star
Buckeye Joint Vocational School
24 miles, E · 1.4star
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
25 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Pomerene Hospital
23 miles, N · 5star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
49 miles, NE · 1.4star
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