Lafayette County, MO
Living in Lafayette County
Bikeability
7
Walkability
17
Commute
39
Public Transit
5
Affordability
85
Public Safety
86
Airports
47
Hospitals
53
Colleges
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
33k
Population
-716 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate44%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$144k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$485
Median Monthly Rent
+$84 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Lafayette County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding77
Tornado24
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette County, MO
Montessori Schoolhouse
4 miles, E
Immanuel Lutheran School
5 miles, E
St Paul Lutheran High School
14 miles, SE
St Paul's Lutheran School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette County, MO
University of Central Missouri
22 miles, S
Missouri Valley College
33 miles, E
William Jewell College
35 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
41 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette County, MO
Lafayette Regional Health Center
9 miles, NW
Ray County Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW
Western Missouri Medical Center
21 miles, S
I-70 Community Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lafayette County, MO
Kansas City International Airport
51 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
87 miles, E
Springfield-Branson National Airport
128 miles, S
Joplin Regional Airport
138 miles, S