Lamar Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /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 252 sunny days/yr

311 Violent Crime/100K 4,130 property/100K

Overall

2.4 / 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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

311 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lamar Heights enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	971 ft (296 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	163/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4937°N, 94.2977°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Joplin Regional (JLN) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2018.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	111 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	98 km
May 21, 2010	2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas	M2.6	128 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	108 km
Apr 29, 2018	3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri	M2.5	148 km
Apr 29, 2010	3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas	M2.5	129 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 225 fatalities, 2,117 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	56 km	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	93 km	21
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	100 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	71 km	4
Nov 29, 1991	EF4	99 km	2
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	78 km	3
May 22, 2019	EF3	21 km	3
May 22, 2019	EF3	52 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	86 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	72 km	1
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	93 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	21 km	5
May 4, 2003	EF3	74 km	5
May 4, 2003	EF3	64 km	7
May 4, 1999	EF3	63 km	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	40 km	0
Apr 29, 1983	EF3	82 km	1
Mar 26, 1983	EF3	36 km	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	45 km	2
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	37 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1986	UNNAMED	3,427	72 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,043	56 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	87 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,539	76 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,523	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,356	62 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,346	23 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,305	74 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,280	94 km
2006	GRAND	1,067	75 km
1984	RESIDENT	1,048	65 km
1992	UNNAMED	912	87 km
1992	UNNAMED	867	90 km
2005	UNNAMED	860	62 km
2000	UNNAMED	802	53 km
2009	REYNOLDS HOLLOW	728	87 km
2006	SALT CREEK MARSH	720	74 km
1996	UNNAMED	636	78 km
2012	FANCY FENCE	626	73 km
1996	UNNAMED	624	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in
March	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	70°F (21°C)	5.2 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.1 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Lamar Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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