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La Grande, Oregon

La Grande is a city of 13,058 people in Union County, Oregon, founded in 1861.

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Population13,058 -1.9% since 2019
CountyUnion County
Elevation2,785 ft 849 m
Founded1861
Land area4.6 sq mi
ZIP code97850
Nearest airportLa Grande Municipal Airport (LGD) 5 mi

Why visit La Grande

Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Liberty Theater, Granada Theatre, Anthony–Buckley House and Inlow Hall.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 24°F.

About La Grande

La Grande () is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Oregon, United States. La Grande is Union County's largest city, with a population of 13,026 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. The La Grande micropolitan population is 25,076. It is the 16th largest metro or micropolitan area in Oregon.

From the Wikipedia article La Grande, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do5

Liberty TheaterCC BY-SA 3.0

Liberty Theater

Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Former theater and movie theater in La Grande, Oregon, United States

1008 Adams Avenue, La Grande

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Granada Theatre

Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi

1311 Adams Avenue, La Grande

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La Grande Drive In

Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi

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Rooster Peak

Scenic view · 1.9 mi

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Table Mountain

Scenic view · 1.3 mi

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Museums and landmarks10

Anthony–Buckley House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

Historic house in La Grande, Oregon, USA

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Inlow Hall

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

University building in La Grande, Oregon

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John Anthony House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

Historic residence in La Grande, Oregon, United States

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U.S. Post Office and Federal Building

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Historic building in La Grande, Oregon, United States

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La Grande Commercial Historic District

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

National Register of Historic Places # 01000933

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La Grande School District 1

Monument and historic site

1305 North Willow Street, La Grande

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Grande Ronde RIver Dam

Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi

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Old La Grande Highschool marker

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Union County Fairgrounds

Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi

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Union Pacific La Grande Engine Shops

Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds10

Garden Club Park

Park · 0.9 mi

Y Avenue, La Grande

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Benton Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Bernie Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Candy Cane Park

Park

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Ganglof Park

Park · 1.4 mi

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Gangloff Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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La Grande Community Garden

Park

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Pioneer Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Riverside Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Sunnyhill Park

Park · 1.1 mi

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Restaurants and cafes27

Arby's

Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich · 0.9 mi

2602 Island Avenue

Mo-Su 10:00-23:00

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Chen's Chinese Cuisine

Restaurant · Chinese, Seafood, Sushi · 0.6 mi

2220 Island Avenue, La Grande

Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30

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Dutch Bros. Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop

2003 East Q Avenue, La Grande

05:00-22:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi

2712 Island Avenue, La Grande

Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:30-18:30

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Sorbenots Coffee

Cafe · 0.7 mi

809 Adams Avenue, La Grande

Mo-Su 05:30-21:00

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Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.7 mi

2310 Island Avenue, La Grande

10:00-22:00

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Benchwarmer's Pub & Grill

Bar and pub · Burger · 0.5 mi

210 Depot Street, La Grande

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El Erradero

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi

2711 Bearco Loop, La Grande

Mo-Su 11:00-21:30

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Mamacita's International Grill

Restaurant · Mexican, International · 0.7 mi

2003 4th Street, La Grande

Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00

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Antlers Espresso

Cafe

1701 Washington Avenue, La Grande

Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00, Sa-Su 06:00-18:00

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Antlers Espresso

Cafe · 0.4 mi

2102 Island Avenue, La Grande

Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00

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Joe & Sugars

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi

1119 Adams Avenue, La Grande

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History

Originally named "Brownsville," it was forced to change its name because that name was being used for a city in Linn County. Located in the Grande Ronde Valley, the city's name comes from an early French settler, Charles Dause, who often used the phrase "La Grande" to describe the area's beauty. The population was 13,082 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Union County. La Grande lies east of the Blue Mountains and southeast of Pendleton.

From the History section of La Grande, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay12

Churches and places of worship14

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Shopping10

Gas and EV charging8

Schools, colleges and libraries10

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Healthcare4

Map of La Grande

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.7 in of rainFebruary: 1.2 in of rainMarch: 1.7 in of rainApril: 1.8 in of rainMay: 2.2 in of rainJune: 1.4 in of rainJuly: 0.6 in of rainAugust: 0.7 in of rainSeptember: 0.7 in of rainOctober: 1.6 in of rainNovember: 1.9 in of rainDecember: 1.9 in of rainJanuary: 39°FFebruary: 44°FMarch: 52°FApril: 59°FMay: 68°FJune: 75°FJuly: 86°FAugust: 87°FSeptember: 77°FOctober: 62°FNovember: 48°FDecember: 39°FJanuary: 25°FFebruary: 27°FMarch: 31°FApril: 35°FMay: 42°FJune: 49°FJuly: 54°FAugust: 53°FSeptember: 45°FOctober: 36°FNovember: 30°FDecember: 24°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan39°F25°F1.7 in3.3 in
Feb44°F27°F1.2 in1.0 in
Mar52°F31°F1.7 in0.8 in
Apr59°F35°F1.8 in0.1 in
May68°F42°F2.2 in0.0 in
Jun75°F49°F1.4 in0.0 in
Jul86°F54°F0.6 in0.0 in
Aug87°F53°F0.7 in0.0 in
Sep77°F45°F0.7 in0.0 in
Oct62°F36°F1.6 in0.0 in
Nov48°F30°F1.9 in1.2 in
Dec39°F24°F1.9 in3.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Grande (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$58,427median household income
$278,700median home value
$968median monthly rent
32.9median age
26.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
51.1%of homes are owner-occupied
13.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3431%35 to 6428%65 and over19%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Union County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2026-08-09: Hagen Fire (Fire)
  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-04-03: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

La Grande Municipal Airport (LGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.

  • Island City 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
  • Union 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
  • Cove 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
  • Elgin 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
  • North Powder 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
  • Wallowa 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
  • Mission 36 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
  • Pilot Rock 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
  • Baker City 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
  • Pendleton 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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