Median Income
$245,884
227% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.2%
58% lower than US avg
How La Grande Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population262
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female70% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$245,884
Per Capita$54,903
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$5,122M
Commute37 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,401 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.36
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute37 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries6
Is La Grande a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, La Grande receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. La Grande offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in La Grande is $245,884, which is significantly higher than the national average — 227% above $75,149. This places La Grande among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
La Grande experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
La Grande has a population of 262 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.7%).
Population
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
La Grande vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
La Grande vs U.S. Average
The median household income in La Grande is $245,884, which is 227% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.
Income: La Grande vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $245,884 |
| 227% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $54,903 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,906 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 2,236 |
| County GDP | $5,122M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 200 |
| Retail | 301 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg |
In La Grande, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.7% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: La Grande vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 67.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,177/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 200 |
Crime Rates: La Grande vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
La Grande has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8107°N, 122.2833°W |
| County FIPS | 53041 |