At a Glance
Violent Crime
246/100K
2,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
67.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
64.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
273 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lamont reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,573/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Lamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
67.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamont has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,929
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty64.2%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$223,063
Housing Units80
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property2,573/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,960 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+67.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute32 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Lamont was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.
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