Lafayette, TN
Living in Lafayette
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute37
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety52
Airports69
Hospitals51
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2kPopulation+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
$31kMedian 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
$96kMedian Home Value-$1.1k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$498Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette, TN
Macon Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Highland Church Mennonite
8 miles, N
Jesus Only Academy
23 miles, SW
Monroe County Mennonite School
23 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette, TN
Cumberland University
27 miles, SW
Welch College
31 miles, W
Tennessee Technological University
38 miles, SE
Western Kentucky University
40 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette, TN
Macon Community Hospital
0 miles, SE
Trousdale Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Riverview Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S
The Medical Center at Scottsville
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lafayette, TN
Nashville International Airport
45 miles, SW
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
105 miles, NW
Lovell Field
113 miles, SE
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
115 miles, N