Lamont, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
150 Population 517/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lamont, WA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
67.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
64.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Poverty
518%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lamont a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population150
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.3%
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%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
AQI38 (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
Broadband93.0%
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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
17.3% 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.