Fayette ( FAY-et) is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Area. The city's population was 2,803 at the 2020 census.

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How Fayette ranks

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#40Lowest obesity in MO #54Fewest smokers in MO #67Most walkable in MO All MO rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code65248

Area code660

Living in Fayette

Housing in Fayette

$235K▲ 6.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fayette home is worth about $235,000, up 6.7% in a year, 12% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Fayette

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About one in 4 of Fayette’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Columbia (24%), Boonville (4%) and Glasgow (3%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Columbia

24%

Boonville

Glasgow

Jefferson City

25%Work in townlive and work in Fayette 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,301Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fayette →

Health in Fayette

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

8better than MO·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 1▼ 3 close Habits all close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.8%Fewer adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · better 21.6%Fewer adults with arthritisMO 28.8% · better 10.7%More adults without reliable transportationMO 8.4% · worse

Care nearby

University of Missouri Health Carein Columbia · ER

Compass HealthSalisbury · 20 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Fayette · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fayette →

Natural hazards in Fayette

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

1Does Fayette flood?paid flood claims since 2026 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Fayette

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fayette →

Climate in Fayette

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Fayette has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter

65° / 44°Spring

86° / 65°Summer

67° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Fayette get?About 10 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Fayette →

Schools in Fayette

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School Grade C

The public schools Fayette’s kids attend trail 73% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictFAYETTE R-IIISchools3

Laurence J. Daly Elem. C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 324 students WM. N. Clark Middle CMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 155 students Fayette High C-High · Grades 9–12 · 188 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.