Lamar, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,290
Population
823/sq mi density
$34,894
Median Income
$21,721 per capita
$114,800
Home Value
$190,458 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
93
Violent Crime/100K
3,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,894 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 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 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
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
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Lamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.0").