At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$24,115 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
Zillow: $207,260
Median Rent
$942/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.0% smoking rate
How Lagro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lagro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lagro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lagro residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,115. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 778 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lagro is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,260. Median rent is $942/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.4% of adults in Lagro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lagro has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$24,115
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$1,715M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$942
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$207,260
Housing Units156
Rent Burden13.6%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation765 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lagro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.