At a Glance
Median Income
$47,571
$18,987 per capita
Median Rent
$583/mo
13.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
307/100K
1,564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaGrange residents earn a median household income of $47,571 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,987. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,736 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
LaGrange reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,564/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in LaGrange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaGrange has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population368
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density944/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,571
Per Capita$18,987
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$8,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$583
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$362,261
Housing Units154
Rent Burden13.7%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property1,564/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,584 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband42.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in LaGrange was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.