Lafayette Township, IA

Living in Lafayette Township

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 39
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 41
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Schools 96
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Residents

1.3k Population -124 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$475 Median Monthly Rent +$92 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas62%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafayette Township

United States45
Iowa35
Keokuk County15

Property Crime in Lafayette Township

United States48
Iowa43
Keokuk County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 7
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 51 3 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 5 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 39 2 1
Dec 26 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding59
Tornado25
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafayette Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lafayette Township, IA

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Iowa Mennonite School
16 miles, NE
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St James School
17 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Lafayette Township, IA

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University of Iowa
31 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lafayette Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Lafayette Township, IA

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