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Lamar, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Johnson County County
Lamar, AR
At a Glance
How Lamar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lamar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lamar residents earn a median household income of $41,579 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,933. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 495 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamar is $139,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,736. Median rent is $575/month, with 42.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Lamar reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,437/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamar has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.