City safety & data profile

LaGrangeGA

LaGrange, GA is a 30K-resident city in Troup County with a median household income of $43,708.

Troup County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for LaGrange, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. LaGrange has a population larger than 63% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $216,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

30K
Population
Top 37%
By size
$43,708
Median income
$216,300
Median home
22.9%
Poverty rate

The read on LaGrange

LaGrange posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the LaGrange area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near LaGrange

Where LaGrange income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,708 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading LaGrange, GA beyond the headline numbers

LaGrange sits inside Troup County, Georgia, at roughly 33.04°N, -85.03°W. Population 29,588, $43,708 median household income. Median home value $216,300, median rent $1,073. Poverty rate 22.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: LaGrange's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 42%, then short sleep duration at 41.8%. 1 hospital in/around LaGrange, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for LaGrange from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
29,588
LaGrange
Median Income
$43,708
-36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$216,300
-5% vs avg
Median Age
35
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Troup County) - LaGrange's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
70K+4%
Median Income
$56,776+38%
Median Home Value
$217,200+79%
Poverty Rate
16.9%-28%
Unemployment
5.3%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for LaGrange, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
Poverty Rate
22.9% +61% vs avg
Unemployment 9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%
Work From Home 12.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 38.6%
African American 50.9%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
42%
Short Sleep Duration
41.8%
Obesity
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
34.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Current Smoking
17.8%
Diabetes
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.8%
Binge Drinking
13.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.5%
Annual Checkup 79.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WELLSTAR WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
LAGRANGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of LaGrange, GA?
LaGrange, GA has a population of 29,588 people, located in Troup County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in LaGrange?
The median household income in LaGrange, GA is $43,708 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.9%.
What is the median home value in LaGrange?
The median home value in LaGrange, GA is $216,300. Median rent is $1,073/month.
What are the top health concerns in LaGrange?
The top health indicators in LaGrange include High Blood Pressure (42%), Short Sleep Duration (41.8%), Obesity (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in LaGrange?
LaGrange has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in LaGrange?
The median age in LaGrange, GA is 35 years. 27.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

LaGrange, GA is located in Troup County, Georgia. With a population of 30K and a $43,708 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the LaGrange area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using LaGrange's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Troup County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.