Lamar, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Johnson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,826
Population
395/sq mi density
$41,579
Median Income
$22,933 per capita
$139,500
Home Value
$198,214 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
42.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
170
Violent Crime/100K
1,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,579 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4444°N, 93.3947°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Lamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.3").