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1910
Nov 10 1910, 1910
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About Lafayette
Village in Ohio, United StatesLafayette 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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Housing in Lafayette
The median sale price was $260,000 in March 2026.
Work & commute in Lafayette
Full picture →Most working residents leave Lafayette for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lima (17%), Bath (10%) and Shawnee (6%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Health in Lafayette
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Ohio
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Lafayette
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Lafayette
Full climate →Lafayette has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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