What is the population of Lafontaine, Kansas?

Lafontaine has a population of approximately 78 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Lafontaine, Kansas located?

Lafontaine is located in Kansas, United States, at approximate coordinates 37.3998°, -95.8424°.

What is the median household income in Lafontaine?

The median household income in Lafontaine is approximately $52,692 based on the most recent open data.

Terralocate

Browse / United States / Kansas / Lafontaine

Lafontaine

KansasCDP

Featured view

Lafontaine

Total population

Median home value

$45,500

Bachelor's+

Median income

$52,692

Lafontaine$53k

National$74k

Elevation280 m

Land area5.17 km²

Weather78°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates37.40°, -95.84°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Loading additional data from public sources…0 / 11

CensusWikipediaWeatherPlacesPeopleEnvironmentHealth & SchoolsRelatedGeography & CultureLive MonitoringEvents & Gallery

City facts

Elevation

280 m

Area

5.17 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Lafontaine is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58. It is located south of Fredonia and west of Neodesha.

History & geography

History

Lafontaine was founded in 1879. The Missouri Pacific Railroad was built through Lafontaine in 1886. A post office was opened in Lafontaine in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1991.

Read full article on Wikipedia

Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).

Demographics & economy

Median age

54.4

Median home value

$45,500

Housing units

Poverty rate

12.8%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

85.9%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

37.3998

Longitude

-95.8424

Water area

0.00 mi²

View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

78°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tonight

66°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday Night

65°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Monday

83°F

Mostly Sunny

Monday Night

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Lafontaine, KS from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

6,674

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
189
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
155
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
154
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
150
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
150
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
133
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
128
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
127

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Neodesha High
High · Neodesha · 341 students · 11.4:1 ratio
Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School
High · Fredonia · 293 students · 14.7:1 ratio
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Fredonia · 286 students · 11.4:1 ratio
Heller Elem
Elementary · Neodesha · 257 students · 14.3:1 ratio
North Lawn Elem
Elementary · Neodesha · 178 students · 13.7:1 ratio
Fredonia Early Learning Center
Elementary · Fredonia · 78 students · 15.6:1 ratio
Fredonia Virtual Academy
Other · Fredonia · 1 students