Lafayette County, MO

Living in Lafayette County

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 17
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Commute 39
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 30
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Schools 38
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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