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Lamar, SC
B+
Population: 1,074
Home Price: $112,200
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Overview
Lamar is a small town in the state of South Carolina with a population of 1,074. Lamar has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
27.0 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Lamar, SC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,720
$28,823
$32,693
Median Household Income
$34,716
$51,711
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.0%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
Median Age
43.1
43.0
42.3
Gender
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
Male
44.3%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
55.7%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
White
60.1%
60.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
39.9%
32.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$112,200
$162,789
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$438
$658
$801
Family Households
45.9%
45.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
27.0%
27.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
74.6%
69.7%
72.9%
Renters
25.4%
30.3%
27.1%
Education
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
13.1%
10.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.2%
29.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.1%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.4%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.3%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
Mathematics
51.5%
44.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
46.5%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
Murder
106.7
13.1
3.0
Rape
0.0
42.6
38.0
Robbery
426.9
97.8
40.7
Assault
106.7
481.1
188.5
Property Crime
Lamar
South Carolina
United States
Burglary
533.6
650.7
336.1
Theft
1494.1
2837.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
106.7
252.9
167.1
Arson
0.0
12.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lamar, SC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
gluten free
beer
lettuce tomatoes
halfamphalf
seafood
hamburger
vegetable
cheese
food truck
cashews
grilled cheese
steak
bbq
grits
pie
dine
meal
festivals
cooking
gamecock
teams
country music
high school football
football
college football
baseball
college basketball
nfl
volleyball
classic rock
olympics
womens sports
cycling
basketball
coaching
wrestling
cfb
recruiting
athletics
portrait
murals
canvas
theatre
poster
artists
library
creative
nature
#art
singersongwriter musician
playing guitar
musicrap
cycling
books
fulltime
nascar
outdoors
merchandise
adventures
tv
sports
radio show
classic rock
booking
hiphop
hollywood
hiphoprap
entertainer
awardwinning
advertising
journalism
theatre
lifestyle
corporate
hip hop
creative
sports
summer
backyard
cycling
beach
lawn
pool
winter
space
cabin
facilities
general aviation
mountains
nature
#rehearsal
gas station
bookstore
local walmart
food truck
yard sale
souvenirs
aldi
self checkout
walmart
cashier
goodies
bulk
merchandise
coke products
accessories
candles
flea market
advertising
pickup
supplies
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