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LaGrange, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Troup County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
31,479 Population 744/sq mi density
$41,491 Median Income $30,860 per capita
$175,600 Home Value $231,995 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
404 Violent Crime/100K 5,769 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,491 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$175,600 home value, $1,038/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
LaGrange enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area40.2 sq mi (104.1 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates33.0270°N, 85.0383°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTroup County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.6 / 100
Community Resilience45.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 147 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 147 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 70 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 115 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 115 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 116 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 135 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 116 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 104 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 130 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 252 km
2018 Michael Category 3 148 km
1995 Opal Category 1 171 km
1985 Kate Category 1 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,578 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 77 km 23
May 1, 1953 EF4 86 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 20 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 45 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 67 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 95 km 3
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 42 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 94 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 93 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 94 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 85 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 94 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 78 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in

LaGrange has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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