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La Grange.
About
Life in La Grange
La Grange is a community of 10,188 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $88,464, median rent runs about $1,143 per month, and median home values are around $283,000. Unemployment is low at 4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
La Grange at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
5.1%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in La Grange: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Grange, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.4%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.5%
of households
Married Couples
50.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 18% above KY average
Rent, home values, and income in La Grange
In La Grange, rent runs 18% above the KY average, and home values are 38% above the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,707
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $396,347 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below KY average
Unemployment in La Grange
Unemployment in Oldham County, which includes La Grange, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
La Grange: Oldham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Oldham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What La Grange Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.5 min avg
How La Grange residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Grange, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 59 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Grange runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
65.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,069.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Grange Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
56.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oldham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oldham County, which includes La Grange, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 3 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | $66,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oldham County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oldham County, which includes La Grange, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Oldham County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Grange has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.9"
Annual Snowfall
12.3"
Hot Days/Year
37
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
151
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 45°F | 27°F | 3.65" |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 4.80" |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 5.15" |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.90" |
| Jun | 85°F | 62°F | 5.06" |
| Jul | 88°F | 65°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 3.96" |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.64" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.99" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.81" |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.53" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Grange
La Grange has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Baptist Health Lagrange
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Central State Hospital
Psychiatric · 13.3 mi away · Louisville
The Brook Hospital - Kmi
Psychiatric · ER available · 15 mi away · Louisville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Grange
La Grange's student/teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near La Grange (within 15 miles)
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
10.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 4,801 students · 74% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (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: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Grange
La Grange has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
90 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
93 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Grange
Oldham County Public Library
308 Yager Avenue, Lagrange
Cities Near La Grange
The closest cities within 60 miles
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La Grange FAQ
Is La Grange, Kentucky affordable?⌄
La Grange's median rent is $1,143/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $88,464/year. Median home value is $283,200.
Is La Grange, Kentucky safe?⌄
La Grange's violent crime rate was 66 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1069 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Grange, Kentucky?⌄
Oldham County, which includes La Grange, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Grange, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in La Grange is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,143/month and median household income is $88,464/year. The median home value is $283,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Grange, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in La Grange is 26 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