Lamar County, AL
Living in Lamar County
Bikeability4
Walkability1
Commute40
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports18
Hospitals73
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-858 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black11%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$285Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas26%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar County
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in Lamar County
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado44
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar County, AL
Victory Christian Academy
24 miles, SW
Amory Christian Academy
25 miles, NW
Annunciation Catholic School
26 miles, SW
Heritage Academy
27 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar County, AL
Mississippi University for Women
28 miles, SW
Mississippi State University
46 miles, SW
Stillman College
50 miles, SE
The University of Alabama
51 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar County, AL
Fayette Medical Center
16 miles, E
Northwest Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Marion Regional Medical Center
24 miles, N
North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lamar County, AL
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
37 miles, SW
Key Field
108 miles, S