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Lamar, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County
Lamar, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lamar residents earn a median household income of $44,000 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,544. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamar is $112,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,008. Median rent is $947/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Lamar reports 640 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,134/100K. The murder rate is 106.7/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamar has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°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 43.