The Town FilesLa Grange, North Carolina
Town in Lenoir County · population 2,595 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $83,800
- Household income
- $48,078
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 35.3
La Grange is a town of 2,595 people in Lenoir County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $83,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better transit than 93% of North Carolina towns.
How La Grange ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Grange is worth $83,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $48,078, which is more affordable than 99% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 46.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Grange | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $735 | $969 |
| Median household income | $48,078 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 46.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in La Grange
| People | La Grange | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.0% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in La Grange
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Grange since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 28, 1984 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 200 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 5, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 9, 1988.
Severe weather in Lenoir County since 1996
Lenoir County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Lenoir County
Lenoir County had 29,083 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,091 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in La Grange itself the ACS puts it at 14.7%.
Public schools in La Grange
3 public schools with 2,020 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | 9-12 | 989 | 18.0 |
| E B Frink Middle | 6-8 | 528 | 16.0 |
| La Grange Elementary | PK-5 | 503 | 14.8 |
Towns near La Grange
- Elroy, NC7.7 mi · 3,755 people · home $133,100
- Kinston, NC11.3 mi · 19,900 people · home $119,300
- Goldsboro, NC11.4 mi · 33,657 people · home $200,400
- Brogden, NC13.5 mi · 2,510 people · home $96,400
- Mar-Mac, NC15.2 mi · 3,184 people · home $149,200
- Mount Olive, NC17.2 mi · 4,198 people · home $153,500
- Farmville, NC22.9 mi · 4,461 people · home $183,000
- Ayden, NC23.8 mi · 4,977 people · home $182,400
La Grange questions
Is La Grange, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Grange scores better for retirees than 35% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 19%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in La Grange?
The median owner-occupied home in La Grange is valued at $83,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,078, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in La Grange?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does La Grange get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Grange since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 28, 1984. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)