The Town FilesLaGrange, Georgia
City in Troup County · population 30,858 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,300
- Household income
- $43,708
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 35.0
LaGrange is a city of 30,858 people in Troup County, Georgia. The median home is worth $216,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Georgia towns, hipper than 83% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 82% of Georgia towns.
How LaGrange ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in LaGrange is worth $216,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $43,708, which is more affordable than 13% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,073 a month. 39.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | LaGrange | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,073 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $43,708 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 39.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in LaGrange
| People | LaGrange | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in LaGrange
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of LaGrange since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 26, 2023 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on December 28, 2005.
Severe weather in Troup County since 1996
Troup County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Troup County
Troup County had 42,086 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,630 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in LaGrange itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in LaGrange
16 public schools with 10,393 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troup County High School | 9-12 | 1,344 | 18.2 |
| LaGrange High School | 9-12 | 1,301 | 16.9 |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | 6-8 | 1,020 | 15.5 |
| Long Cane Middle School | 6-8 | 973 | 14.3 |
| Callaway Middle School | 6-8 | 717 | 14.6 |
| Franklin Forest Elementary | PK-5 | 664 | 11.9 |
| Clearview Elementary School | PK-5 | 642 | 14.3 |
| Callaway Elementary School | PK-5 | 637 | 13.8 |
| Long Cane Elementary School | PK-5 | 619 | 16.7 |
| Ethel W. Kight Elementary School | PK-5 | 603 | 12.1 |
| Hollis Hand Elementary School | PK-5 | 594 | 16.1 |
| Rosemont Elementary School | PK-5 | 544 | 14.7 |
Towns near LaGrange
- West Point, GA10.7 mi · 3,719 people · home $199,500
- Hogansville, GA12.5 mi · 3,267 people · home $182,400
- Lanett, AL15.2 mi · 6,970 people · home $95,600
- Valley, AL17.2 mi · 10,529 people · home $140,800
- Grantville, GA18.9 mi · 3,103 people · home $198,700
- Roanoke, AL20.8 mi · 5,311 people · home $154,300
- La Fayette, AL22.8 mi · 2,684 people · home $85,900
- Manchester, GA26.1 mi · 3,584 people · home $135,500
LaGrange questions
Is LaGrange, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, LaGrange scores better for retirees than 21% of Georgia towns and quieter than 23%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in LaGrange?
The median owner-occupied home in LaGrange is valued at $216,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,708, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,073 a month.
What is the weather like in LaGrange?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does LaGrange get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of LaGrange since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 26, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)