At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$26,404 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $190,151
Median Rent
$836/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Lamont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lamont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lamont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lamont residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,404. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamont is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,151. Median rent is $836/month, with 28.3% 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 1951.
Education
7.6% of adults in Lamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamont has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population503
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$26,404
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent$836
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$190,151
Housing Units196
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lamont was founded in 1852.
The median home in Lamont was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.