Lafayette Township, IL

Living in Lafayette Township

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 5
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 74
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Schools 29
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Residents

4.7k Population -66 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$3k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$417 Median Monthly Rent -$13 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
LP gas3%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafayette Township

United States45
Illinois50
Coles County39

Property Crime in Lafayette Township

United States48
Illinois43
Coles County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 6
Feb 32 2 4
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 31 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafayette Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lafayette Township, IL

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St Mary School
5 miles, W
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Little Creek School
11 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Lafayette Township, IL

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Millikin University
44 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lafayette Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Lafayette Township, IL

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