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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lafayette county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 54.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 75% and the area covered by water is 0.94%. The overall influence score for Lafayette is 9.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Lafayette, Florida with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Lafayette County is located in north-central Florida and has a population of 8,567. The county is largely rural, with about 75% of the population living in unincorporated areas. The median household income is $32,897, and the median age is 44 years old. Over 44% of the population lives below the poverty line. The racial makeup of Lafayette County is 74.1% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races.
The majority of county residents live in small towns and rural areas, with a few larger cities scattered throughout the area. The most populous city is Mayo (population 1,059), followed by Day (population 699) and Branford (population 527). There are numerous small lakes throughout the county, as well as wooded areas and farmlands.
In terms of living conditions, Lafayette County is one of the poorest counties in Florida. Many families in the area struggle to make ends meet due to low wages and high costs of living. Additionally, many residents do not have access to basic services such as healthcare or reliable transportation due to their remote location.
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Please call the State Office at (352) 338-3400.