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La Grange, MO
City in Lewis County, Missouri.
Population
1,033
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
664
ZIP codes
0
La Grange and its ZIP codes
La Grange at a glance
- La Grange is about 7.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,456, 17% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,000 (60% below Missouri) and median rent is $641 a month.
Local data for La Grange, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Grange, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,456
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$641/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (88), Scottish Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for La Grange.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,672
2,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,295 per person
How people get to work
La Grange, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Grange, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Grange, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near La Grange
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CantonCity | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Ursa, ILVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Meyer, ILCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Marcelline, ILCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Quincy, ILCity | 10 mi | 15.9 |
| Bloomfield, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Lima, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| EwingCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Mendon, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| MonticelloVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Fowler, ILCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Paloma, ILCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Loraine, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Burton, ILCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LewistownTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| PalmyraCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Grange, MO in?
- La Grange is in Lewis County, Missouri.
- What is the population of La Grange, MO?
- About 1,033 people live in La Grange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Grange?
- Nearby places include Canton (5.9 mi), Ursa, IL (6.8 mi), Meyer, IL (7.2 mi), Marcelline, IL (8.6 mi), Quincy, IL (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023