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La Grange, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 2,454.
Population change since 2000: +0.4%
Males: 1,273  (51.9%)
Females: 1,181  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

47.7 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53121, 54660.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $98,210 (it was $62,500 in 2000)
La Grange:

$98,210
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $53,562 (it was $26,798 in 2000)

La Grange town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $398,044 (it was $176,300 in 2000)
La Grange:

$398,044
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $370,020; detached houses: $392,613; townhouses or other attached units: $227,011; in 2-unit structures: $217,528; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $189,298; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $213,200; mobile homes: $55,686
March 2022 cost of living index in La Grange: 94.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in La Grange, WI (2010)
    • 2,33995.3%White alone
    • 803.3%Hispanic
    • 190.8%Two or more races
    • 110.4%Asian alone
    • 30.1%Black alone
    • 20.08%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: German (35.9%), Irish (14.8%), English (11.3%), Polish (9.0%), Norwegian (7.8%), Italian (6.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 945 feet

Land area: 34.3 square miles.

Population density: 71 people per square mile   (very low).

La Grange, Wisconsin map

25 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
La Grange town:

1.5% ($2,586)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waukesha, WI (23.0 miles , pop. 64,825).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (36.3 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (79.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lauderdale Lakes, WI (1.1 miles ),
Sugar Creek, WI (2.0 miles ),
Palmyra, WI (2.5 miles ),
Elkhorn, WI (2.8 miles ),
Richmond, WI (2.9 miles ),
Eagle, WI (2.9 miles ),
East Troy, WI (3.0 miles ),
Whitewater, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.79 N, Longitude: 88.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 262

Distribution of median household income in La Grange, WI in 2022

La Grange satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in La Grange, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Health care (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common occupations in La Grange, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.5%)

Average climate in La Grange, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 58.4. This is better than average.

City:

58.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2002 was 0.333. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.333
U.S.:

0.251
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 17.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.3
U.S.:

19.2

Tornado activity:

La Grange-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 50% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.9 miles away from the La Grange town center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 tornado 31.1 miles away from the town center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

La Grange-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 29% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 302.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 276.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 302.1 miles away from La Grange center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 164.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Walworth County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
La Grange topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near La Grange:

  • EAST TROY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; EAST TROY, WI)
  • KIWANIS MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; EAST TROY, WI)
  • HOLTON MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ELKHORN, WI)
  • LUTH SOC SVC HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; WHITEWATER, WI)
  • FAIRHAVEN CORP (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WHITEWATER, WI)
  • FAIRHAVEN CORPORATION (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WHITEWATER, WI)
  • WILLOWFIELD NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DELAVAN, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Grange:

  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 10 miles; Whitewater, WI; Full-time enrollment: 11,124)
  • Carroll University (about 24 miles; Waukesha, WI; FT enrollment: 3,313)
  • Waukesha County Technical College (about 26 miles; Pewaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 4,415)
  • Marquette University (about 38 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 9,844)
  • Milwaukee Area Technical College (about 38 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 13,156)
  • University of Wisconsin-Parkside (about 38 miles; Kenosha, WI; FT enrollment: 3,843)
  • McHenry County College (about 39 miles; Crystal Lake, IL; FT enrollment: 4,886)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in La Grange: Ewings Landing (A), Lauderdale - LaGrange Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Round Prairie Cemetery (1), Heart Prairie Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Pleasant Lake (A), Green Lake (B), Middle Lake (C), Mill Lake (D), Lake La Grange (E), Lauderdale Lakes (F), Lauderdale Lakes 12 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in La Grange: Young Prairie State Natural Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Walworth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.6%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.3%
Whole state:

3.7%
6 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
39 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in La Grange:

Marital status in La Grange, WI
  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 68.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in La Grange:

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for La Grange, WI (based on Walworth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic19,8688
Evangelical Protestant13,45151
Mainline Protestant10,56340
Other5845
Black Protestant1221
None57,640-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Walworth County:

2.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Walworth County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Walworth County:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Walworth County:

4.59 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 110
Here:

10.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.8%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Walworth County:

25.1%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.0%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in La Grange:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WAUK (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: WALT-WEST WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WKSH (1640 AM; 10 kW; SUSSEX, WI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WOKY (920 AM; 5 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WEMP (1250 AM; 5 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MILWAUKEE LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Grange:

  • WSLD (104.5 FM; WHITEWATER, WI; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAD (90.7 FM; DELAFIELD, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WKCH (106.5 FM; WHITEWATER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WLKG (96.1 FM; LAKE GENEVA, WI; Owner: CTJ COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WFZH (105.3 FM; MUKWONAGO, WI; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSUW (91.7 FM; WHITEWATER, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS, UNIV. OF WIS.)
  • WJZI (93.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE RADIO ALLIANCE, LLC)
  • WMIL-FM (106.1 FM; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKTI-FM (94.5 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLTQ (97.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUWM (89.7 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WVCY-FM (107.7 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WKKV-FM (100.7 FM; RACINE, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXSS (103.7 FM; WAUWATOSA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MILWAUKEE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKLH (96.5 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: LAKEFRONT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WMYX-FM (99.1 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MILWAUKEE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJJO (94.1 FM; WATERTOWN, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGMENT, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around La Grange:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WDJT-TV (Channel 58; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WDJT-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WISN-TV (Channel 12; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WISN HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WPXE (Channel 55; KENOSHA, WI; Owner: PAXSON MILWAUKEE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMVS (Channel 10; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • WMVT (Channel 36; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCGV-TV (Channel 24; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WCGV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WJJA (Channel 49; RACINE, WI; Owner: TV-49, INC.)
  • WMLW-CA (Channel 46; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W63CU (Channel 63; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVTV (Channel 18; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WVTV LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WTMJ-TV (Channel 4; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • WITI (Channel 6; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WITI LICENSE,INC.)
  • WVCY-TV (Channel 30; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTAS-LP (Channel 43; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: WAUKESHA TOWER ASSOCIATES)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.4mTotal length
  • $217,000Total costs
  • 200Total average daily traffic
  • 201Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in La Grange)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • NXLXGG1, Lat: 42.828917 Lon: -88.626917, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 16.7 m, Call Sign: WQLN257,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2010, Expiration Date: 03/12/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2020, Certifier: Jon D Auer, Registrant: Netwurx LLC, N78w31401 Kilbourne Rd, North Lake, WI 53064, Phone: (800) 638-9879, Fax: (262) 670-6659, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Grange, WI
  • 69.7%Utility gas
  • 16.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.2%Wood
  • 1.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in La Grange, WI
  • 64.0%Utility gas
  • 27.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Electricity
  • 4.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


La Grange compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

La Grange on our top lists:

  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally retarded (population 1,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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