La Grange, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
834 Population 535/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $31,770 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $184,743 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

La Grange, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$31,770 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
69% below
Zillow: $184,743
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How La Grange Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Grange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
31%
Rent
54%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Grange a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Grange residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,770. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Grange is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,743. Median rent is $625/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

13.7% of adults in La Grange hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Grange has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population834
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$31,770
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$625
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$184,743
Housing Units420
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation495 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband74.8%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in La Grange was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (17 miles).
22.3% of the population has a disability.