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Lafe, AR
Town in Greene County, Arkansas.
Population
478
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
235
ZIP codes
0
Lafe and its ZIP codes
Lafe at a glance
- Lafe is about 4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Lafe, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Lafe.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,301
15,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$282M
FY 2026, $6,161 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lafe, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lafe, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Lafe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove HeightsTown | 5 mi | 3 |
| MarmadukeCity | 6.6 mi | 1.4 |
| KnobelCity | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Peach OrchardCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| ParagouldCity | 11 mi | 31.8 |
| RectorCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| DelaplaineTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WalcottCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| CorningCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Cardwell, MOCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| McDougalTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| O'KeanTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| ReynoCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| DattoTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenwayCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Arbyrd, MOCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lafe, AR in?
- Lafe is in Greene County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lafe, AR?
- About 478 people live in Lafe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lafe?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove Heights (5 mi), Marmaduke (6.6 mi), Knobel (9.5 mi), Peach Orchard (10 mi), Paragould (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023