Lafayette, Georgia

Population 7,111

Lafayette is located in Walker County, GA. The population is 7,111, making Lafayette the 3rd largest city in Walker County.

There are 5 public schools in Lafayette with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Lafayette is very low , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lafayette is low 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 Rock Spring, Trion and Chickamauga.

Lafayette Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.2%

Crime Rate

56.71% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 54
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 54
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 965

Registered Offenders

61.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 25 offenders in Lafayette
  • 35.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

89 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 75

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • 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, GA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lafayette's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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

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7 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lafayette, GA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lafayette, GA issued 78 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 78 permits, 33 were issued for single family homes and 45 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $630
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $990
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,180

Zip Codes

30728 30753

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Environmental Hazards

89 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Lafayette, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Lafayette, GA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Lafayette, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.1°
  • February 41.85°
  • March 50.4°
  • April 59.75°
  • May 66.85°
  • June 74.76°
  • July 80.56°
  • August 77.17°
  • September 68.9°
  • October 57.23°
  • November 48.9°
  • December 41.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lafayette, GA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lafayette, GA: $29,034

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lafayette is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 62.51%
White Collar - 37.49%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Tom Graves

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

35 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lafayette, GA

1 Library view all

4 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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