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Lamar, MO
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Lamar, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lamar residents earn a median household income of $34,894 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,721. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamar is $114,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,968. Median rent is $830/month, with 37.0% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Lamar reports 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,130/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamar 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.