At a Glance
Violent Crime
561/100K
3,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
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)
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.