Lafayette Township, IN

Living in Lafayette Township

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 19
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 41
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Schools 36
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Residents

5.2k Population -85 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate44%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$8.5k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value -$6.5k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$597 Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas49%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafayette Township

United States45
Indiana52
Indianapolis Metro Area71
Madison County28

Property Crime in Lafayette Township

United States48
Indiana47
Indianapolis Metro Area60
Madison County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 7
Feb 29 2 5
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 51 4 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 30 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafayette Township, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lafayette Township, IN

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Holy Cross School
6 miles, SE
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Holy Cross School
6 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Lafayette Township, IN

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Anderson University
6 miles, SE
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Ball State University
17 miles, E
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Taylor University
23 miles, NE
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Union Bible College
23 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lafayette Township, IN

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Airports

Airports near Lafayette Township, IN

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