La Fayette, AL

Living in La Fayette

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 46
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 9
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Schools 19
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Residents

2.9k Population -94 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -17% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black61%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone40%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$4.8k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +15% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office15%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$343 Median Monthly Rent +$124 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas20%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in La Fayette

United States45
Alabama48
Chambers County57

Property Crime in La Fayette

United States48
Alabama52
Chambers County75

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 6 0
Apr 61 4 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Fayette

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding26
Tornado22
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near La Fayette, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near La Fayette, AL

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Chambers Academy
2 miles, S
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Springwood School
11 miles, E
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Acts Academy
13 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near La Fayette, AL

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Point University
13 miles, E
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Auburn University
21 miles, S
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LaGrange College
23 miles, NE
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Tuskegee University
37 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near La Fayette, AL

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Airports

Airports near La Fayette, AL

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Columbus Airport
38 miles, SE
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