At a Glance
Median Income
$65,795
$31,731 per capita
Home Value
$47,300
Zillow: $90,296
Median Rent
$907/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.0% 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+
3.5 / 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 $65,795 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,731. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamont is $47,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,296. Median rent is $907/month, with 51.0% 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 1971.
Education
8.6% of adults in Lamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamont has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,795
Per Capita$31,731
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,300
Rent$907
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$90,296
Housing Units144
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,866/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lamont was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.