Housing by town in Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette County, Missouri has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $928 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $686 in 2015–2019 (+35.3%; Up after inflation).
Bates City has the highest median gross rent ($1,292) and Corder the lowest ($800).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $928 (±$41)
- Households that rent
- 24.3%
- Median household income
- $80,612
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Lafayette County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | $823 | 15.3% | $68,750 | $155,000 | $1,697 |
| Aullville | — | 2.9% | — | $190,600 | $1,688 |
| Bates City | $1,292 | 27.0% | $88,750 | $218,800 | $1,750 |
| Concordia | $825 | 43.2% | $59,068 | $166,500 | $1,419 |
| Corder | $800 | 9.7% | $91,250 | $83,100 | $992 |
| Dover | — | 10.3% | $85,417 | $187,500 | $963 |
| Emma | $850 | 10.2% | $81,667 | $124,300 | $721 |
| Higginsville | $980 | 25.5% | $81,033 | $166,100 | $1,270 |
| Lake Lafayette | — | 3.6% | $46,563 | $76,800 | $1,063 |
| Lexington | $801 | 40.4% | $56,905 | $161,300 | $1,525 |
| Mayview | $950 | 11.5% | $116,250 | $113,000 | $1,112 |
| Napoleon | — | 9.9% | $69,219 | $183,300 | $1,705 |
| Odessa | $1,063 | 27.2% | $100,022 | $238,200 | $1,844 |
| Waverly | $910 | 45.3% | $47,969 | $117,700 | $1,054 |
| Wellington | $1,004 | 28.9% | $67,045 | $144,200 | $1,284 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 people | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
How the places in Lafayette County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Lafayette County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 209 | 232 | 725 | 31,993 | 11 of 13 |
| 2024 | 58 | 179 | 166 | 513 | 32,359 | 11 of 13 |
| 2025 | 66 | 203 | 167 | 513 | 32,561 | 11 of 13 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lafayette County recorded 66 violent and 167 property crimes, 203 and 513 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lafayette County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County Sheriff's Office | 12,841 | 49 | 54 |
| Odessa Police Department | 5,709 | 0 | 2 |
| Higginsville Police Department | 4,781 | 1 | 39 |
| Lexington Police Department | 4,580 | 14 | 42 |
| Concordia Police Department | 2,353 | 1 | 8 |
| Waverly Police Department | 822 | 0 | 15 |
| Wellington Police Department | 765 | — | — |
| Corder Police Department | 430 | 0 | 0 |
| Alma Police Department | 394 | 0 | 1 |
| Lake Lafayette Police Department | 310 | — | — |
| Bates City Police Department | 233 | 1 | 6 |
| Napoleon Police Department | 213 | 0 | 0 |
| Emma Police Department | 205 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Lafayette County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64076 | 9,623 | $1,045 | $257,700 | $93,008 | 18.9% |
| 64037 | 6,460 | $960 | $187,100 | $91,843 | 21.6% |
| 64067 | 5,978 | $818 | $177,200 | $69,546 | 34.3% |
| 64011 | 3,876 | $912 | $377,100 | $82,981 | 16.3% |
| 64020 | 2,953 | $823 | $201,500 | $59,269 | 34.8% |
| 64096 | 1,166 | $898 | $151,700 | $52,315 | 38.9% |
| 64097 | 1,014 | $1,085 | $229,800 | $74,750 | 21.6% |
| 64001 | 842 | $783 | $206,600 | $68,000 | 12.3% |
| 64071 | 728 | $1,188 | $216,900 | $124,375 | 10.4% |
| 64021 | 573 | $1,089 | $86,900 | $97,188 | 19.6% |
| 64074 | 524 | $2,145 | $224,100 | $75,469 | 14.7% |
| 64022 | 140 | — | $181,900 | $78,125 | 9.3% |
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Questions about Lafayette County
What is the crime rate in Lafayette County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lafayette County recorded 203 violent and 513 property crimes per 100,000 residents (66 violent and 167 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lafayette County has the highest rent?
Bates City has the highest median gross rent, $1,292 (±$260) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lafayette County has the lowest rent?
Corder has the lowest median gross rent, $800 (±$305) a month.
What is the median rent in Lafayette County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Lafayette County is $928 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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