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Lamont, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
Lamont, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lamont a Good Place to Live?
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 2.1% (42% 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 $174,308. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lamont reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.