Lafayette Township, MN
Living in Lafayette Township
Bikeability
4
Walkability
17
Commute
94
Public Transit
5
Affordability
48
Public Safety
96
Airports
53
Hospitals
88
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
80
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
675
Population
-50 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate25%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$94k
Median Household Income
+$29k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office16%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$248k
Median Home Value
+$58k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$112 (2010–19)
93%
Owner-Occupied
+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas66%
Utility gas4%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Mankato Metro Area21
Nicollet County13
Property Crime in Lafayette Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Mankato Metro Area42
Nicollet County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding33
Tornado22
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette Township, MN
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
5 miles, S
St Anthony Elementary School
5 miles, S
Cathedral High School
5 miles, S
St Paul's Lutheran School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette Township, MN
Martin Luther College
6 miles, S
Gustavus Adolphus College
23 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
26 miles, SE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
27 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette Township, MN
New Ulm Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
16 miles, W
Madelia Community Hospital
23 miles, S
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lafayette Township, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
83 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
101 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
127 miles, SW