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Lamar Heights, MO
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Lamar Heights, MO
At a Glance
How Lamar Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lamar Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lamar Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lamar Heights residents earn a median household income of $38,958 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,856. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamar Heights is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,968. Median rent is $754/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Lamar Heights reports 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,130/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Lamar Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamar Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.