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Lafayette
City in Tennessee, United States
Overview
Lafayette, Tennessee, is a welcoming small town in Macon County known for its relaxed pace, scenic countryside, and strong sense of community. A blend of rural heritage and modern amenities makes it a pleasant base for exploring northern Tennessee's rolling hills and nearby outdoor attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Tennessee
Population
6,197
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.52°, -86.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
89
Monthly Cost
$1,650
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
77
English
100
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1372 mm
Internet Speed
133 Mbps
Upload
198 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
72.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 5 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 63/100.
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