Lafayette Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,698 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$209,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$712 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$431 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coles County
4
Charleston-Mattoon Urban Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Coles County
2
Charleston-Mattoon Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 27
Feb 2 3 31
Mar 3 2 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 3 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 51, IL State House District 101, IL
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Schools

Charis Christian Academy
2 miles, E • 5 star
Pathways ROE 11
3 miles, NW
Mattoon Middle School
4 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Eastern Illinois University
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lake Land College
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Richland Community College
43 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
28 miles, W • 4.1 star
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Paris Community Hospital
34 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
78 miles, NW • 1 star
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