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A town of 32,078, settled in 1828. Home to 14 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Population
32,078
+4.3% since 2010
Typical home
$240K
+2.5% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
35.0
years
Jobs based here
23,326
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What makes LaGrange stand out

The 3 things LaGrange does most differently from other towns.

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1913 · A 12 year old girl who has been working…
History
Settled in 1828
14 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 198 years.
Elijah Kelley
Famous people
58 notable people
born in LaGrange
Including Elijah Kelley and Bubba Sparxxx.
100 U.S. towns● LaGrange
Health
87% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than GA on 0 measures, worse on 17.
A 12 year old girl who has been working in Weave room of Condolidated (i.e., Consolidated) Duck Mills, La Grange, Ga., …
1913 · A 12 year old girl who has been working in Weave room of Condolidated (i.e., Consolidated) Duck Mills, La Grange, Ga., … · Wikimedia Commons
LaGrange’s story

198 years in pictures

18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 14 places on the National Register.

A 12 year old girl who has been working in Weave room of Conslidated (i.e., Consolidated) Duck Mills, La Grange, Ga., f…A young sweeper in Conslidated (i.e., Consolidated) Duck Mills, La Grange, Ga. LOC nclc.02811Louise Wright (Biographies of representative women of the South, v1, 1920)
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HAER GA,143-LAGR,38- (sheet 1 of 1) - 1103 Troup Street (House), 1103 Troup Street, La Grange, Troup County, GA1968
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58 years ago in LaGrange

HAER GA,143-LAGR,38- (sheet 1 of 1) - 1103 Troup Street (House), 1103 Troup Street, La Grange, Troup County, GA

Photo · Wikimedia Commons. A different picture from LaGrange’s archive appears here every day.

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LaGrange’s report card

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HealthDHealthier than 13% of U.S. townsCommute13 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$240K27% below the GA typical homeSafetyDLess crime than 5% of U.S. townsOutdoors3 miof trails · 2% conservedHazards19/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageClimate90°/33°Summer high · winter low · 0″ snowSchoolsC+Beats 38% of GA districts

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Health

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns

LaGrange beats the Georgia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.

DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
What stands outLaGrangeGA
More adults facing a utility shut-off15.2%9.6%
More adults facing food insecurity27.7%17.7%
More adults without reliable transportation14.3%9.5%
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
4.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
34th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute

About one in three working residents works right in LaGrange

About one in 3 of LaGrange’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are West Point (6%), Columbus (4%) and Atlanta (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

38%work in town

Where working residents work

In LaGrange38%
West Point6%
Columbus4%
Atlanta3%
Newnan2%
13 mi
median commute distance
23,326
jobs based in LaGrange
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing

A typical LaGrange home is worth about $240K

The typical LaGrange home is worth about $240,000, up 2.5% in a year, 27% below the Georgia typical home.

$240KZillow home value

Typical home value

LaGrange$240K
Georgia$331K
Market temperature
BalancedA balanced marketBuyer’sSeller’s
33
days on market
97.7%
sale-to-list price
+2.5%
value change, 1 year
24
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety

Less crime per resident than 5% of U.S. towns

LaGrange reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 95% report less.

DSafety Grade

Violent crime per 1,000 residents

LaGrange7.2
Georgia3
U.S.3.3

Property crime per 1,000 residents

LaGrange36.9
Georgia14
U.S.15.5
5th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
7th
percentile among GA towns
247
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,263
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors

2% of LaGrange is conserved land

2.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.

2%conserved
Map of LaGrange: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Green: conserved land · dashed: trails · numbers: the places below
2%
conserved · 548 of 27,557 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
#128
most conserved land in GA
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Granger Park0.1 mi46
2. Ogletree Park—11
3. Calumet Park—5
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards

Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
19Very low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
27
paid flood claims since 1982
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate

Mild winters, hot summers

LaGrange has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.

90°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter35–58°
Spring49–75°
Summer68–89°
Fall51–75°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools

LaGrange’s public schools outperform 38% of Georgia districts

The public schools LaGrange’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

C+School Grade
SchoolGradesStudentsGrade
Franklin Forest ElementaryPK–5690C+
Clearview Elementary SchoolPK–5676C
Ethel W. Kight Elementary SchoolPK–5656C+
Hollis Hand Elementary SchoolPK–5579B+
Berta Weathersbee Elementary SchoolPK–5252D
Hillside Montessori of Lagrange PrivatePK–8107
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduationAll 14 schools →
A job hub

Every workday, about 18,458 people come to LaGrange for work

Where LaGrange’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

6% → West Point West Point 6% 4% → Columbus Columbus 4% 3% → Atlanta Atlanta 3% 2% → Newnan Newnan 2% 1% → Hogansville Hogansville 1% 1% → Marietta Marietta 1% LaGrange · 38% stay
23,326jobs based in LaGrange
38%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Landmarks

14 places in LaGrange on the National Register of Historic Places.

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BellevueBuilt 1852 · National Historic Landmark
Nutwood
McFarland-Render HouseBuilt 1830
Ferrell-Holder House

Famous people from LaGrange

58 notable people were born in LaGrange.

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Elijah KelleyAmerican actor and singer · born 1986
Bubba SparxxxAmerican rapper · born 1977
Bo CallawayAmerican politician and businessman · 1927–2014
B
Brian WestAmerican soccer player · born 1978
Chips MomanAmerican record producer, guitarist, and songwriter · 1937–2016
F
Fred NewmanAmerican actor, voice actor, composer, comedian, musician, singer, foley artist and former talk show host · born 1952

About LaGrange

City in Georgia, United States

Official town website ↗

LaGrange is a city in and the county seat of Troup County, Georgia, United States. The population of the city was estimated to be 30,858 in 2020 by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the principal city of the LaGrange, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville, Georgia-Alabama (part) combined statistical area. It is about 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Atlanta and located in the foothills of the Georgian Piedmont. LaGrange is home to LaGrange College, the oldest private college in the state. Started as a girls' academy, it has been affiliated since the late 19th century with the Methodist Church, and what is now the North Georgia Conference …

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1828
Population
30,858
Area
43 sq mi
Elevation
781 ft
ZIP code
30240, 30241, 30261
Area code
706

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