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Lafayette
A village of 406 people in Ohio
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About Lafayette
Village in Ohio, United States1820Established
406Population
0.2 sq miArea
928 ftElevation
Lafayette is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 406 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. It's also famous for its Hot Dog eating contest every year that takes place on November 6th.
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ZIP code45854
Area code419
Living in Lafayette
Housing in Lafayette
$260K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026
The median sale price was $260,000 in March 2026.
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Health in Lafayette
Compared with Ohio
11better than OH
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Lima Memorial Health SystemLima · 7.4 mi · ER
Health Partners - Quick CareLima · 8.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
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