Lafayette County, FL
Living in Lafayette County
Bikeability3
Walkability5
Commute37
Public Transit2
Affordability88
Public Safety67
Airports16
Hospitals26
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.6kPopulation+131 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black16%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate39%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$3.7k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value-$58k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$432Median Monthly Rent+$57 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached49%
Mobile home43%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity86%
LP gas9%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette County
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in Lafayette County
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette County
Inland Flooding54
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette County, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette County, FL
Lighthouse Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Suwannee River Ridge Technical High School
11 miles, N
Freedom School
22 miles, NE
Tabernacle Baptist School
23 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette County, FL
University of Florida
55 miles, SE
University of Florida-Online
56 miles, SE
Valdosta State University
60 miles, N
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
73 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette County, FL
Shands Live Oak Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc
26 miles, W
Lake City Medical Center
32 miles, NE
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
36 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lafayette County, FL
Valdosta Regional Airport
55 miles, N
Gainesville Regional Airport
58 miles, E
Tallahassee International Airport
75 miles, W
Jacksonville International Airport
96 miles, E