Lamar County, GA
Living in Lamar County
Bikeability13
Walkability39
Commute45
Public Transit13
Affordability83
Public Safety77
Airports63
Hospitals15
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+835 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black29%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate39%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$503Median Monthly Rent+$83 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas18%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Lamar County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding23
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar County, GA
Covenant Heart Academy
4 miles, NW
St George's Episcopal School
4 miles, NW
Rock Springs Christian Academy
8 miles, N
Service Christian School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar County, GA
Wesleyan College
29 miles, SE
Middle Georgia State University
30 miles, SE
Mercer University
33 miles, SE
Clayton State University
37 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar County, GA
Monroe County Hospital
12 miles, E
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
13 miles, NW
Upson Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lamar County, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
42 miles, NW
Columbus Airport
60 miles, SW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
106 miles, S
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
128 miles, E