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Lamar, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Johnson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,826
Population
395/sq mi density
$41,579
Median Income
$22,933 per capita
$139,500
Home Value
$194,736 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
42.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,579 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, $575/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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 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. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Lamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.5").