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Lamar, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County
Lamar, CO
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 $58,487 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,528. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamar is $137,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,792. Median rent is $844/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Lamar reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,076/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamar has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.