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Lamar, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,290
Population
823/sq mi density
$34,894
Median Income
$21,721 per capita
$114,800
Home Value
$184,968 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
252 sunny days/yr
311
Violent Crime/100K
4,130 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,894 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamar 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 | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4951°N, 94.2766°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 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").