Lamar, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,629 Population 1,461/sq mi density
$58,487 Median Income $32,528 per capita
$137,100 Home Value $177,326 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,487 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,100 home value, $844/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lamar, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,487
22% below
$32,528 per capita
Home Value
$137,100
51% below
Zillow: $177,326
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
49%
Rent
73%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.4% (78% 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 $177,326. 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 522/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,629
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,461/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,487
Per Capita$32,528
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,100
Rent$844
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$177,326
Housing Units3,485
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property522/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
Elevation3,633 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lamar was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.