La Grange, MO

Missouri

La Grange is a small town in Missouri with a population of 834. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
834 Population 535/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $31,770 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $177,358 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
753 Violent Crime/100K 1,290 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
753 violent crimes/100K (98% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,000
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,500
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 753/100K
98% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $625
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

How La Grange Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population834
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$31,770
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty12.0%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$625
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$177,358
Housing Units420
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

F
Violent753/100K
Property1,290/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault753/100K
Burglary323/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Uninsured9.3%
Smoking19.6%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation495 ft (151 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband74.8%

Is La Grange a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Grange receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. La Grange offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Grange is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Grange is $88,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 753 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,290 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

La Grange has a population of 834 with a density of 535 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.3%), with 17.1% Black.

Population

834
Total Population
535
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.2%
Female 60.8%

Race & Ethnicity

La Grange vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Grange vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Grange is $55,000, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: La Grange vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,000
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,770

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.4 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in La Grange is $88,500, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $177,358.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,500
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$177,358

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below US avg
Rent Burden20.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.2%
Housing Units420
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

In La Grange, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 30.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: La Grange vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity30.5%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep41.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured9.3%
8% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits53.9%

Food & Exercise

La Grange has a violent crime rate of 753 per 100,000 residents, 98% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,290 per 100,000 (34% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: La Grange vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent752.7/100K
98% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault752.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,290.3/100K
34% below US avg
Burglary322.6/100K
Theft967.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 74.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+88.9%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density535/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.8%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.4 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

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