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Lagrange, GA

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Demographics

Majority BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Population31,479
Foreign Born4.3%
Population Density742people per mi²
Median Age34.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

78/100

22% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Lagrange, Georgia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$31k
Comfortable $34k$50k
Luxury $75k+$116k+
Elite (Top 5%) $138k+$215k+
Affordability Ratio

83%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
27
Positive
40
Poor
7
Negative
1

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

West Georgia Medical Center Heliport

1.4mi

Post Office

USPS — LaGrange, GA

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 7.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 40.8 mi
Marina2Nearest 4.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 40.5 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 2.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$41k+1.1%
45% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$227k
65% below US avg
College Educated
25.2%
28% below US avg
WFH
10.0%
30% below US avg
Homeownership
37.7%
42% below US avg
Median Home
$176k
38% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D-
High Risk

Significantly higher crime rates than 78% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
44.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+4.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+18.4%
Homicide
0.23 / 1k Residents378% above state avg
Robbery
0.82 / 1k Residents188% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.82 / 1k Residents149% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−10.5%
Burglary
4.41 / 1k Residents223% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
29.45 / 1k Residents223% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.98 / 1k Residents118% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+15Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Lagrange, Georgia
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.9% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (12% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season256 days343 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.0"
Elevation761 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B+
Good807 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak742/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 702 mi · coast 199 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$17.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAtlanta499k people are 62 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital62 miAtlanta, GA
Nearest Prison3.7 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:52:42.000Z

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