La Grande, OR business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the La Grande, OR micropolitan area.
- Population
- 26,0582024 est.
- Establishments
- 740CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The La Grande, OR area
The La Grande, OR micropolitan area covers 1 county in Oregon and had 26,058 residents in July 2024, down 0.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 856th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 791st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Union County, OR | 26,058 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in La Grande, OR
County Business Patterns counted 740 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 7,702 people in mid-March with $396.8 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.4 employees per establishment. 54.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (112), retail trade (105), and other services (except public administration) (81).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 112 | 601 | $35,244,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 105 | 1,554 | $54,505,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 81 | 370 | $10,770,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 80 | 1,396 | $106,967,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 69 | 852 | $19,071,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 49 | 333 | $18,936,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 40 | 228 (high noise) | $10,899,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 37 | 195 | $10,254,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 30 | 88 | $3,793,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 27 | 1,263 | $83,642,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 24 | 243 (high noise) | $13,750,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 24 | 253 | $11,744,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 22 | 71 | $4,094,000 |
| Information (51) | 19 | 98 | $4,299,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 66 | $1,384,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 38 (high noise) | $4,580,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 3 | 11 | $416,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
La Grande, OR compared with the U.S.
La Grande, OR has 28.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 15.5% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,525 (24.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.8% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 403 | 54.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 151 | 20.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 111 | 15.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 54 | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 2.8% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in La Grande, OR
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 44 have a published Census count in La Grande, OR. The largest are new single-family housing construction contractors (31), full-service restaurants (23), and limited-service restaurants (20). Relative to population, new single-family housing construction contractors are the most over-represented: 119.0 per 100,000 residents against 17.8 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 31 | 129 | 4.2 |
| Full-service restaurants | 23 | 341 | 14.8 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 20 | 274 | 13.7 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 15 | 69 | 4.6 |
| Law offices | 14 | 48 | 3.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 12 | 32 | 2.7 |
| Physician practices | 11 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 11 | — | — |
| Residential property managers | 11 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 10 | 93 | 9.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 10 | 39 | 3.9 |
| Electrical contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 9 | 83 | 9.2 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | 27 | 3.0 |
| Home health care agencies | 8 | 32 | 4.0 |
| Engineering services firms | 7 | 101 | 14.4 |
| Janitorial services | 7 | 34 | 4.9 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 215 | 30.7 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 6 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 6 | — | — |
| Sporting goods stores | 6 | — | — |
| Used merchandise stores | 5 | 26 | 5.2 |
| Chiropractic offices | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in La Grande, OR
The area's named cities and towns have 18 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 541 has the most (83%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 3 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande, OR | 13,058 | 458, 541 | 10 |
| Union, OR | 2,123 | 541 | 2 |
| Elgin, OR | 1,694 | 541 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical La Grande, OR business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in La Grande, OR, 10 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $300.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $249.50, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in La Grande, OR
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in La Grande, OR is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve La Grande, OR?
541 and 458, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the La Grande, OR area?
740 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in La Grande, OR?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 10-person team that is $199.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $249.50 a month (checked September 28, 2026).