Lafayette County, WI
Living in Lafayette County
Bikeability
13
Walkability
41
Commute
56
Public Transit
15
Affordability
78
Public Safety
85
Airports
16
Hospitals
100
Colleges
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
17k
Population
-60 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate41%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$140k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$514
Median Monthly Rent
+$101 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas27%
Utility gas38%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Lafayette County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 18 | 1 | 11 |
Feb | 23 | 2 | 8 |
Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 23 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette County, WI
Holy Rosary School
2 miles, N
St Rose School
16 miles, W
St Joseph Grade School
21 miles, N
St Joseph Elementary School
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette County, WI
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
19 miles, W
Loras College
30 miles, W
Clarke University
30 miles, W
University of Dubuque
31 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette County, WI
Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County
2 miles, NE
Southwest Health Center
17 miles, W
Upland Hills Health
21 miles, N
Midwest Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lafayette County, WI
Dubuque Regional Airport
34 miles, SW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
52 miles, NE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
62 miles, SE
Quad City International Airport
86 miles, S