Lafayette Township, IA
Living in Lafayette Township
Bikeability
38
Walkability
37
Commute
84
Public Transit
13
Affordability
80
Public Safety
95
Airports
33
Hospitals
83
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.3k
Population
-180 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
33%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate26%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$83k
Median Household Income
+$31k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$149k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$583
Median Monthly Rent
+$73 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Lafayette Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette Township, IA
Ames Christian School
11 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
14 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, SW
St Thomas Aquinas School
23 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette Township, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
9 miles, S
Boone County Hospital
15 miles, SW
Story County Hospital
15 miles, SE
Van Diest Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lafayette Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
43 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
131 miles, SW