Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
La Grange is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 10,188. Residents earn $86,222 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, La Grange receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. La Grange offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Grange is $86,222, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in La Grange is $268,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,192 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in La Grange is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,436 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
La Grange experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,222 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,593 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,311 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $122,342 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,480 |
| County GDP | $3,011M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 162 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,979 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $268,000 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $386,840 |
| Median List Price | $350,450 |
| Median List Price | $350,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,192 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,979 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,389/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Total Violent | 154.3/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Murder | 11.9/100K |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Rape | 47.5/100K |
| Robbery | 47.5/100K |
| Assault | 47.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,436.0/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 225.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,163.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 47.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.9 inches |
| 39% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3973°N, 85.3768°W |
| County FIPS | 21185 |
Winner: Republican by 22.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |