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La Fayette, IL

Population
157
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
800 ft
Median Home Value
$50,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,346
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About La Fayette

La Fayette is a quiet village in Stark County, located just south of Kewanee along Route 17. Originally established as a farming and coal community in the late 1800s, it offers a peaceful rural setting surrounded by open prairie. Families are part of the Stark County school district, with campuses in nearby Toulon and Wyoming, making it an easy fit for anyone seeking small-town living within a short drive of regional shopping and services.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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