Lafayette Township, MO
Living in Lafayette Township
Bikeability4
Walkability3
Commute68
Public Transit2
Affordability31
Public Safety77
Airports41
Hospitals51
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation-331 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age
63%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate12%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office25%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$315kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$211 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197936%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas2%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette Township
United States45
Missouri53
St. Louis Metro Area57
St. Louis County45
Property Crime in Lafayette Township
United States48
Missouri54
St. Louis Metro Area54
St. Louis County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding52
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette Township, MO
St Clare of Assisi School
2 miles, SW
St Gemma Center
2 miles, SW
Missouri Torah Institute
2 miles, NW
Holy Infant Elementary School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette Township, MO
Logan University
1 miles, N
Maryville University of Saint Louis
3 miles, NE
Missouri Baptist University
5 miles, E
Purdue University Global-St Louis
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette Township, MO
St Lukes Hospital
3 miles, NE
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
6 miles, E
Mercy Hospital St Louis
6 miles, E
St Luke's Des Peres Hospital
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lafayette Township, MO
St Louis Lambert International Airport
13 miles, NE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
39 miles, E
Columbia Regional Airport
91 miles, W
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
97 miles, NE