Lafayette, TN

Living in Lafayette

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 20
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Schools 19
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Residents

5.2k Population +788 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age -8 (2010–19)
6% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate45%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$2.4k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K50%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office12%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value -$1.1k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$498 Median Monthly Rent +$163 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafayette

United States45
Tennessee62
Nashville Metro Area68
Macon County39

Property Crime in Lafayette

United States48
Tennessee59
Nashville Metro Area57
Macon County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 2
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 48 5 0
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 6 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 38 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette

Inland Flooding41
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafayette, TN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lafayette, TN

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Jesus Only Academy
23 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lafayette, TN

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Cumberland University
27 miles, SW
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Welch College
31 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lafayette, TN

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Airports

Airports near Lafayette, TN

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Lovell Field
113 miles, SE