Lamar, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
1,282 Population
$83,117 Median Income
$323,700 Home Value
70°F Avg Temperature
60.3 yrs Median Age
42.9% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.5
Affordability
4.4
Education

People

Population1,282
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90.6%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$83,117
Per Capita Income$51,309
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$961M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$323,700
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$973

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Depression25.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Jan / Jul54° / 83°
Rain40 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

4.4/5
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+99.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.27
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute52 min
Work From Home36.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Lamar Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$83,117
Home Value$323,700
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+42.9%
Unemployment0.6%
Avg Temperature70.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,282
Population Density419 per sq mi
Median Age60.3 years
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.6% Hispanic 3.2% Other 6.2%
White90.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.2%

Language

English Only94.8%
Spanish Speakers5.2%
English 94.8% Spanish 5.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.2%
Health Insurance86.5%

Income

11% above avg
Median Household Income$83,117
Per Capita Income$51,309
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$870
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$83,639

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.6%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)696
County GDP$961M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation101
Healthcare Facilities43
Retail Stores77
Manufacturing16
Total Establishments696

Industry Mix

Restaurants 101 Healthcare 43 Retail 77 Manufacturing 16

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$83,639
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,420

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time52.4 min
Work From Home36.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

15% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$323,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied91.7%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$756
1 Bedroom$785
2 Bedroom$973
3 Bedroom$1,294
4 Bedroom$1,329

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,420
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.60%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.5%
Regular Checkup72.8%
Premature Death Rate12,795 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.6 / 10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)43
Restaurants (County)101

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

54°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average70.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.6 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Land Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density419 per sq mi
Latitude28.1403°
Longitude-96.9878°
County FIPS48007

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 21.7%

Republican +55.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.9%
High School+99.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.27

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density419 per sq mi
Land Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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