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Lamar, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Hughes County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
166
Population
14/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$22,643 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$192,857 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
322
Violent Crime/100K
643 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0942°N, 96.1248°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hughes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Alester Regional (MLC) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in |
Lamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.7").