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La Fayette, IL

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Population
157
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
800 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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
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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityKewanee, Illinois9.3 miles away · 12,115 residents.

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 FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+99.6ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA95.4ratingLow Heat ImpactA95.4rating

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