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Lamar, MO
B
Population: 4,317
Home Price: $90,500
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Overview
Lamar is a small town in the state of Missouri with a population of 4,317. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Lamar has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
22.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Lamar, MO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lamar
Missouri
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,833
$26,718
$32,693
Median Household Income
$32,156
$53,831
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
4.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
26.9%
12.9%
10.5%
Age
Lamar
Missouri
United States
Median Age
38.5
41.0
42.3
Gender
Lamar
Missouri
United States
Male
47.4%
49.6%
49.8%
Female
52.6%
50.4%
50.2%
Race
Lamar
Missouri
United States
White
94.1%
87.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
5.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.2%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lamar
Missouri
United States
Median Home Price
$90,500
$122,062
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$472
$551
$801
Family Households
34.9%
34.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.3%
36.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.9%
71.6%
72.9%
Renters
50.1%
28.4%
27.1%
Education
Lamar
Missouri
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.6%
9.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.9%
38.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
20.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
7.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.4%
11.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lamar
Missouri
United States
Mathematics
35.7%
40.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.7%
48.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lamar
Missouri
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
34.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
29.8
40.7
Assault
NA
216.8
188.5
Property Crime
Lamar
Missouri
United States
Burglary
NA
362.8
336.1
Theft
NA
1631.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
213.0
167.1
Arson
NA
13.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lamar, MO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
taco bell
hot dogs
meat
burger
bbq
pizza
farmers markets
tacos
sweet potato
mcdonalds
taco
salmon
cheeses
hamburgers
poultry
bacon
beef
meats
veggies
bakery
nascar
racing
seattle sports
country music
baseball
movies tv
teams
video games
football
motorsports
nba
mlb
nfl mlb
nhl
hockey
nfl
basketball
college football
sporting event
volleyball
creation
nature
designs
photographs
crafts
canvas
poetry
visual
poster
museum
photography
nascar
spending time
miami dolphins
movies tv
video games
motorsports
equalitynascar
fangamer
fulltime
books
junk
woodworking
skateboarding
gaming
toys
memes
photography
fishing
tv
sports
movies tv
motorsports
radio show
nfl mlb
local news
broadcasts
journalist covering
commentary
programming
newsweather
gaming
drama
hub
hospitality
comedy
photography
sports
warm weather
summer
restrooms
clean air
pool
snow tubing
space
mountain
nature
astronomy
recreational
winter
backyard
mountains
swimming
photography
fishing
beach
car wash
local businesses
menards
pre order
discounts
farmers markets
mcdonalds
walmart
pizza joint
soda
designs
merch
cashier
bulk
bakery
crafts
girl scout cookies
tshirts
stickers
cart
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