West LafayetteIndiana
West Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,595 at the 2020 census.
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About West Lafayette
West Lafayette is a thriving city in western Indiana with an estimated population of 46,338.
Officially, West Lafayette is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.56 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,417 residents per square mile.
📰 West Lafayette News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West Lafayette Unique
- A top-25 city in Indiana by population (#23 of 566 incorporated places).
- Positioned in western Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 46,338.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in West Lafayette
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🍽️ Where to Eat in West Lafayette
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ouiatenon Blockhouse · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Lafayette
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in West Lafayette
- Burnett Creek Elementary School
- Klondike Elementary School
- Klondike Middle School
- West Lafayette Elementary School
- West Lafayette Intermediate School
- West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
- William Henry Harrison High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.