West Lafayette, Indiana
Quick Statistics
West Lafayette is a community in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, home to about 45,159 people spread across 13.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $11,475 a year, and a typical home is worth about $350,000. About 78.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 53 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, West Lafayette ranks number 23 of 967 in population, number 779 in median household income, number 38 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around West Lafayette typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 18°F. The area sees roughly 21 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lafayette, IN | 4.4 mi. | 71,159 |
| 2. | Battle Ground, IN | 5.8 mi. | 1,969 |
| 3. | Montmorenci, IN | 5.8 mi. | 76 |
| 4. | Shadeland, IN | 7.2 mi. | 1,921 |
| 5. | Buck Creek, IN | 9.0 mi. | 77 |
| 6. | Otterbein, IN | 9.2 mi. | 1,576 |
| 7. | Dayton, IN | 9.2 mi. | 1,168 |
| 8. | West Point, IN | 9.3 mi. | 189 |
What is the population of West Lafayette, Indiana?
West Lafayette has a population of about 45,159 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is West Lafayette, Indiana in?
West Lafayette is located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the median home value in West Lafayette, Indiana?
The median home value in West Lafayette is about $350,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in West Lafayette, Indiana?
The median personal income in West Lafayette is about $11,475 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near West Lafayette, Indiana?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded in Tippecanoe County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in West Lafayette, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 18 degrees, with around 21 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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