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Lamar, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
620 Population 453/sq mi density
$72,721 Median Income $33,103 per capita
$170,600 Home Value $202,002 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,721 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lamar, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,721
3% below
$33,103 per capita
Home Value
$170,600
39% below
Zillow: $202,002
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
46°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
61%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $72,721 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,103. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 917 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lamar is $170,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,002. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Lamar reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lamar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population620
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,721
Per Capita$33,103
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,963M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,600
Rent
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$202,002
Housing Units292
Rent Burden17.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,572/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation889 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lamar was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.