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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates34.6558°N, 90.7347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience17.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 142 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 130 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 62 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 109 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 143 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 147 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 120 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 121 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 109 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 120 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 66 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 121 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 100 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 108 km
Jan 24, 2015 8 km NW of Victoria, Arkansas M3.0 140 km
Dec 13, 1991 3 km W of Dell, Arkansas M2.9 146 km
Jan 3, 2025 11 km E of Pangburn, Arkansas M2.9 125 km
Jul 13, 2005 8 km S of Manila, Arkansas M2.8 139 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

418 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 94 km 9
May 26, 1973 EF4 90 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 88 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 62 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 73 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 3
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 68 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 9 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 812 91 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 62 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 89 km
1993 UNNAMED 651 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 5 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

LaGrange has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").

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