At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$22,643 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $192,418
Median Rent
$733/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lamar residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,643. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamar is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,418. Median rent is $733/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
11.1% of adults in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamar has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$22,643
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$776
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$733
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$192,418
Housing Units77
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,289/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation750 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute33 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lamar was built in 1985.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.