Lafayette
7.2
High score (8-10)
Lafayette County in far southwest Wisconsin has Darlington as the county seat with about 2,400 people. The county economy is agricultural and the population has been declining for decades. It borders Illinois and Iowa but doesn't benefit from any urban spillover. Social life is entirely church and family-based with no infrastructure for new arrivals.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Lafayette County is quiet, agricultural southwest Wisconsin — grain and dairy on rolling Driftless Area land. Darlington has some historic architecture from its 19th-century courthouse. But the county is small and economically stagnant with a social scene built entirely on local community ties.
Lower score (below 6)
Lafayette County is one of the most overlooked and economically thin counties in Wisconsin. The county seat of Darlington has about 2,400 people and declining population. There is no university, no major employer, no social infrastructure for outsiders. This is purely intergenerational family-network territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Lafayette, Wisconsin?
$39k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Lafayette, Wisconsin?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Lafayette, Wisconsin?
21% men have degree
What's the average male height in Lafayette, Wisconsin?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Lafayette, Wisconsin?
Local women avg 29.3