Le Grand, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Marshall County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
779 Population 749/sq mi density
$68,438 Median Income $34,870 per capita
$124,300 Home Value $181,331 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,438 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $739/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Le Grand, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,438
9% below
$34,870 per capita
Home Value
$124,300
56% below
Zillow: $181,331
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Le Grand Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Le Grand's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
44%
Rent
64%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Le Grand a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Le Grand residents earn a median household income of $68,438 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,870. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,026 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Le Grand is $124,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,331. Median rent is $739/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

15.9% of adults in Le Grand hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Le Grand has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population779
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,438
Per Capita$34,870
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,300
Rent$739
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$181,331
Housing Units426
Rent Burden14.8%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,261/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation931 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Le Grand was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.