La Grange, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Oldham County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,188 Population 1,411/sq mi density
$86,222 Median Income $39,593 per capita
$268,000 Home Value $398,854 Zillow
$1,192 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
66 Violent Crime/100K 911 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,222 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$268,000 home value, $1,192/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La Grange experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density1,411/sq mi
Coordinates38.3973°N, 85.3768°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOldham County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.90"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.2%
Unhealthy Days5

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 101 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 95 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 137 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 142 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 65 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 140 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 98 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 77 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 37 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 92 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 114 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 95 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 129 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 95 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 136 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,859 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 77 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 78 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 71 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 43 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 35 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 37 km 11
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 93 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 75 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 20 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 17 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 54 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 53 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 52 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 51 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 64 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 67 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 64 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 52 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 64 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 53 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 52 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 51 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 54 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 58 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 52 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 52 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 52 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 58 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in

La Grange has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.6").

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