Lamar Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
127 Population 163/sq mi density
$38,958 Median Income $24,856 per capita
$260,000 Home Value $184,968 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $754/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lamar Heights, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,958
48% below
$24,856 per capita
Home Value
$260,000
8% below
Zillow: $184,968
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
92%
Rent
65%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lamar Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

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 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population127
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,958
Per Capita$24,856
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$754
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$184,968
Housing Units69
Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation971 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute10 min
Broadband77.2%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lamar Heights was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (23 miles).
14.2% of the population has a disability.