Lafayette, MN
Living in Lafayette
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute52
Public Transit4
Affordability84
Public Safety96
Airports54
Hospitals89
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
565Population-40 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate39%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office28%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$635Median Monthly Rent-$490 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas25%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette
United States45
Minnesota28
Mankato Metro Area21
Nicollet County13
Property Crime in Lafayette
United States48
Minnesota45
Mankato Metro Area42
Nicollet County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Tornado19
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette, MN
Prairie Lutheran Elementary School
9 miles, NW
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
10 miles, S
St Anthony Elementary School
10 miles, S
Cathedral High School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette, MN
Martin Luther College
11 miles, S
Gustavus Adolphus College
22 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
28 miles, SE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette, MN
New Ulm Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
19 miles, SW
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lafayette, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
78 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
101 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
131 miles, SW