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LaGrange, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
39 Population 260/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
561 Violent Crime/100K 3,800 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
561 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

LaGrange, AR

At a Glance

Violent Crime
561/100K
48% above
3,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How LaGrange Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
148%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is LaGrange a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

LaGrange reports 561 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,800/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in LaGrange hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

LaGrange has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population39
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female80% / 21%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$40,346
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$245M
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$103,192
Housing Units18
Rent Burden47.5%

Crime

F
Violent561/100K
Property3,800/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation210 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score2.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in LaGrange was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.563 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.