Lafayette, Tennessee

Population 4,522

Lafayette is located in Macon County, TN. The population is 4,522, making Lafayette the largest city in Macon County.

There are 5 public schools in Lafayette with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Lafayette is low , and there are 54 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lafayette is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lafayette property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lafayette include Red Boiling Springs, Hartsville and Westmoreland.

Lafayette Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 31.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.1%

Crime Rate

11.74% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 264
  • Violent Crimes: 640
  • Robbery: 57
  • Burglary: 396
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

88.66% Higher than national avg.
  • 54 offenders in Lafayette
  • 119.42 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

53 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 48

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Lafayette, TN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Lafayette's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

Lighthouse Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lafayette, TN issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lafayette, TN issued 62 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 62 permits, 18 were issued for single family homes and 44 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $730
  • 1 Bedroom: $745
  • 2 Bedrooms: $910
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,170
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,450

Zip Codes

37074 37083

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Environmental Hazards

53 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Lafayette, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lafayette, TN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Lafayette, TN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.63°
  • February 40.2°
  • March 50.35°
  • April 59.5°
  • May 68.83°
  • June 77.07°
  • July 79.83°
  • August 78.26°
  • September 71.7°
  • October 59.13°
  • November 48.3°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lafayette, TN

Earthquakes
Lafayette, TN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lafayette, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lafayette, TN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lafayette, TN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lafayette, TN: $30,586

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lafayette is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.23%
White Collar - 49.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Diane Black

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

74 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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