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LaGrange.
About
Life in LaGrange
LaGrange feels like a small city that hasn't lost its small-town character, even as it's grown steadily. You're close enough to Atlanta for a reasonable commute—about 21 minutes on average—but far enough that housing stays genuinely affordable, with homes averaging around $216,300 and rent at roughly $1,073 a month. That matters if you're building equity or stretching a budget.
LaGrange at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
+10.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in LaGrange: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In LaGrange, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.9%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.3%
of households
Married Couples
31.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in LaGrange
In LaGrange, rent runs 23% below the GA average, and home values are 29% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,842
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $237,561 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in LaGrange
Unemployment in LaGrange is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What LaGrange Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22 min avg
How LaGrange residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In LaGrange, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Columbus Airport (CSG)
Regional airport · few flights43k passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 118% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in LaGrange runs 118% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
718.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,713.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
LaGrange Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Troup County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Troup County, which includes LaGrange, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $150,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $79,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $745,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $26,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $925,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Troup County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Muscogee County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 37 miles from LaGrange) is typically good — 199 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
199
per year
Moderate Days
161
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Muscogee County, GA (37 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
LaGrange has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
57
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 4.88" |
| Feb | 60°F | 35°F | 4.71" |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.31" |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 4.59" |
| May | 82°F | 57°F | 3.89" |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 3.90" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.70" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.67" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.12" |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 4.37" |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 5.42" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in LaGrange
LaGrange has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in LaGrange
LaGrange's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in LaGrange
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 636 students · in-state tuition $36,280 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,301 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for LaGrange
LaGrange has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
40 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
54 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
69 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in LaGrange
Lagrange Memorial Library
115 Alford Street, Lagrange
Cities Near LaGrange
The closest cities within 60 miles
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LaGrange FAQ
Is LaGrange, Georgia affordable?⌄
LaGrange's median rent is $1,073/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,708/year. Median home value is $216,300.
Is LaGrange, Georgia safe?⌄
LaGrange's violent crime rate was 718 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3713 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in LaGrange, Georgia?⌄
LaGrange has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in LaGrange, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in LaGrange is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,073/month and median household income is $43,708/year. The median home value is $216,300. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in LaGrange, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in LaGrange is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from