West Lafayette, Ohio
Village · Population 2,462 · #364 in Ohio
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About West Lafayette
West Lafayette, OH is a small town located in eastern Ohio, home to 2,462 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, West Lafayette is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,863 residents per square mile.
📰 West Lafayette News Today
- Coshocton County public record: land transfers and police reports for Aug. 17, 2026 Your Ohio News · Aug 17
- Ridgewood High School (West Lafayette, OH) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- West Lafayette Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Thomas Lee "Tom" Patterson Obituary May 15, 2026 Miller Funeral Home and Crematory · May 15
- William Owens Obituary - Coshocton, OH Dignity Memorial · Apr 14
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What Makes West Lafayette Unique
- Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in West Lafayette
- Ridgewood Elementary School
- Ridgewood High School
- Ridgewood Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,462
Rank in state#364 of 923
Land area0.86 sq mi
Density2,863/sq mi
Coordinates40.2760, -81.7517