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La Grange, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fayette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,448 Population 1,074/sq mi density
$57,212 Median Income $33,085 per capita
$320,000 Home Value $386,100 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
410 Violent Crime/100K 1,836 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,212 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$320,000 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
La Grange enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation304 ft (93 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density1,074/sq mi
Coordinates29.9126°N, 96.8763°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience55.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 134 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 136 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 149 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 133 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 150 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 149 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 108 km
Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 100 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 148 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 131 km
May 12, 2019 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas M3.1 103 km
Feb 12, 2018 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 142 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 135 km
Jan 3, 2025 20 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 132 km
Apr 18, 2020 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 131 km
Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 49 km
May 14, 2019 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.1 103 km
May 10, 2019 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas M3.0 132 km
Feb 3, 2019 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.0 99 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 109 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 168 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 141 km
2008 Ike Category 2 167 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 234 km
2005 Rita Category 2 275 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 146 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 242 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 198 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 248 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 212 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 99 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 42 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 55 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 35 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 43 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 8 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 42 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 37 km
1998 PRAUSE PRAIRIE 1,027 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in

La Grange has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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