Lafayette
6.4
High score (8-10)
Lafayette County borders both Texas and Louisiana and has some cross-state commercial activity, particularly from the east Texas oil services economy. The county's small size means that if you arrive with a skill that's needed here, you're immediately valuable.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Lafayette County is one of Arkansas's smallest counties by population — around 7,000 people in a county that borders Texas and Louisiana. The economy runs on oil and gas services (proximity to east Texas fields), agriculture, and not much else. Lewisville is the county seat with minimal commercial infrastructure. More notable as a geographic crossroads than a social destination.
Lower score (below 6)
Lafayette County has fewer than 7,000 people and one of the most limited economic and social infrastructures in Arkansas. Lewisville is a county seat in name but functions like a small crossroads town. Social life is entirely local family and church networks that have been in place for generations. An outsider here is operating without any of the access points that make new places navigable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Lafayette, Arkansas?
$81k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Lafayette, Arkansas?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Lafayette, Arkansas?
35% men have degree
What's the average male height in Lafayette, Arkansas?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Lafayette, Arkansas?
Local women avg 29.8