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A town of 264. Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns.
Population
264
residents
Median home value
$288K
Census ACS
Household income
$196K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Land area
18 sq mi
What makes Lafayette stand out
The thing Lafayette does most differently from other towns.
Small town
264 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Lafayette’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Lafayette
Most working residents leave Lafayette for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Dixon (10%), Rochelle (10%) and Chicago (8%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lafayette0%
Dixon10%
Rochelle10%
Chicago8%
Oregon6%
26 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Lafayette
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Lafayette beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
5 better25 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Lafayette | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.1% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7.6% |
Rochelle Community Hospital
8.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
20th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lafayette has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–82°
Fall41–62°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Lafayette for work
Where Lafayette’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Lafayette
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lafayette
Township in Illinois, United States
LaFayette Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 170 and it contained 72 housing units. A referendum to merge LaFayette Township with neighboring Taylor Township failed when Taylor voted against the referendum. The referendum was approved in LaFayette.
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- Population
- 156
- Area
- 18 sq mi