The Town FilesLa Grand, Minnesota
Township in Douglas County · population 4,279 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,600
- Household income
- $94,122
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 45.2
La Grand is a township of 4,279 people in Douglas County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $384,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for cycling than 85% of Minnesota towns, better for retirees than 80% of Minnesota towns, better for a vacation home than 72% of Minnesota towns.
How La Grand ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Grand is worth $384,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $94,122, which is more affordable than 20% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,050 a month. 91.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Grand | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,600 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,050 | $991 |
| Median household income | $94,122 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 91.0% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.7% | — |
Who lives in La Grand
| People | La Grand | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 90.2% |
Weather in La Grand
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 2.3°F. About 24.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Grand since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 30, 2022 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 12, 1971.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4666: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 19,527 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,062 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in La Grand itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near La Grand
- Alexandria, MN4.0 mi · 14,335 people · home $275,300
- Glenwood, MN16.1 mi · 2,657 people · home $179,400
- Sauk Centre, MN26.6 mi · 4,555 people · home $225,700
- Long Prairie, MN29.2 mi · 3,661 people · home $152,000
La Grand questions
Is La Grand, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Grand scores better for retirees than 80% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 32%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in La Grand?
The median owner-occupied home in La Grand is valued at $384,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,122, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,050 a month.
What is the weather like in La Grand?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 2.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.1 inches of precipitation a year and 46.3 inches of snow.
Does La Grand get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Grand since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 30, 2022. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)