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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,633 ft (1,107 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0760°N, 102.6147°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kiowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Lamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.1").