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Lagrange, IN

Town in LaGrange County, Indiana.

Population

2,790

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,563

ZIP codes

0

Lagrange and its ZIP codes

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Lagrange at a glance

  • Lagrange is about 8.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • It is the 187th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,492 a year, 24% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,100 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $807 a month.

Local data for Lagrange, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lagrange, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,492

Poverty rate

13.1%

Median home value

$150,100

Median rent

$807/mo

Homeownership

61.4%

Bachelor's or higher

12.5%

Median age

46.1

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (523), German Americans (467), Irish Americans (115).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaGrange County. PPP loans are for Lagrange.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,905

14,643 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,899

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$165M

FY 2026, $4,088 per person

LaGrange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lagrange, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.8%
  • Carpooled17.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home5.9%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lagrange, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

288

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

172

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

38.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lagrange, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

18.8%

U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.0%

U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts

Cities near Lagrange

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OntarioCensus-designated place4 mi0.8
HoweCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.8
MongoCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.4
Adams LakeCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.4
ShipshewanaTown8.7 mi1.4
WolcottvilleTown9 mi1
ScottCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.4
TopekaTown9.9 mi1.6
Sturgis, MICity10 mi7
Shipshewana LakeCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
South MilfordCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
Rome CityTown11 mi1.5
StrohCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
WildwoodCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
Cree LakeCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
Wall LakeCensus-designated place12 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lagrange, IN in?
Lagrange is in LaGrange County, Indiana.
What is the population of Lagrange, IN?
About 2,790 people live in Lagrange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lagrange?
Nearby places include Ontario (4 mi), Howe (5.4 mi), Mongo (7.4 mi), Adams Lake (7.8 mi), Shipshewana (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023