Fayette, MO

Fayette, Missouri

Fayette, Missouri, in Howard county, is 23 miles NW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 101 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 2,793 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fayette

In Fayette, about 35% of adults are married. People in Fayette are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 21% of Fayette is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fayette had a median family income of $35,694. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Fayette. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Fayette folks tended to give their money ($400) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Fayette.

Fayette Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fayette that were owner-occupied was 63%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Fayette.

Commuting

In Fayette, 76% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fayette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Fayette, MO

Comparing Fayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Fayette Almanac

Fayette Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fayette Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fayette Public Libraries

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Fayette High Schools (2004)

FAYETTE HIGH
510 CLEVELAND AVE
660-248-2124
Serves 245 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Fayette Colleges

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Central Methodist University

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate & Extended Studies

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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