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Lafayette
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Lafayette, Indiana, is a welcoming Midwestern city known for its lively arts scene, walkable historic downtown, and proximity to Purdue University in neighboring West Lafayette. The city blends small-town charm with urban amenities, offering green spaces, local eateries, and year-round events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
6,197
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.42°, -86.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,402
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-29.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1051 mm
Internet Speed
240 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
10
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1440.0
Airport
LAF
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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