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La Grange, Kentucky

Introduction to La Grange, Kentucky

La Grange, Kentucky, in Oldham county, is 23 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is included in the Louisville metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,676 people lived in La Grange.

La Grange History

La Grange was established in 1827 and was named honoring the home of General Lafayette. The city became the county seat of Oldham County in 1827. Prior to that Westport was the county seat, which once again became the county seat in 1828. Finally in 1838, La Grange was announced the county seat. The first post office of the area came into being in 1828.

La Grange and nearby Attractions

  • Oldham County Historical Society
  • General Butler State Park
  • Thomas Edison House
  • Eagle Creek Golf Course

Things To Do In La Grange

One can visit the E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park and the General Butler State Park while in the city. History buffs should visit the Thomas Edison House. Oldham County Historical Society Museum is also worth visiting. Eagle Creek Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. The city hosts the Oldham County Fair every year.

La Grange Transportation

Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

La Grange Higher Education

The higher education institutes that the residents of La Grange can attend include the Sullivan University, Bellarmine University, Jefferson Community College, and University of Louisville.

High Points

La Grange strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%La Grange Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%La Grange Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of La Grange, KY

Comparing La Grange to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men58
Senior Citizens32
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

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