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About Lafayette County

Lafayette is a county in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. It has a population of 32,858 and a population density of 52, which is 45% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 4 years above the Kansas City Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Lafayette County has a median home value of $210,739, which is 29% below the Metro average.The average rent of $955 is 30% below the metro average rent and 54% below the national average rent The average household income in Lafayette County is $78,397 , which is 2% below the Metro average household income and 1% above the national average of household income.

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$210,739Median Home Value
$296,143 Kansas City Metro Area
$955Median Rent
$1,355 Kansas City Metro Area
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Towns of Lafayette County

Lexington, MO
Dover, MO
Mayview, MO
Wellington, MO
Odessa, MO
Aullville, MO
Lake Lafayette, MO
Bates City, MO
Dover Township, MO
Washington Township, MO
Corder, MO
Middleton Township, MO
Higginsville, MO
Davis Township, MO
Concordia, MO
Napoleon, MO
Alma, MO
Waverly, MO
Clay Township, MO
Freedom Township, MO
Sni A Bar Township, MO
Lexington Township, MO
Emma, MO
Blackburn, MO
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Demographics

Lafayette County's population is made up of 52% married, 28% single, 13% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 76% of the population in Lafayette County.

32,858Population
2,219,865 Kansas City Metro Area
52Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
41 Median Age
37 Kansas City Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Lafayette County is $34,166. The Median Household Income is $78,397

$34,166Income Per Capita
$43,678 Kansas City Metro Area
$78,397Median Household Income
$79,842 Kansas City Metro Area
9% Poverty Rate
9% Kansas City Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
3% Kansas City Metro Area
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$210,739Median Home Value
$296,143 Kansas City Metro Area
$955Median Rent
$1,355 Kansas City Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Kansas City Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
24%
Home Owners
76%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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