Lamar County, MS
Living in Lamar County
Bikeability6
Walkability10
Commute56
Public Transit5
Affordability67
Public Safety81
Airports10
Hospitals11
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
62kPopulation+9.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black20%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$730Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Lamar County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado47
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar County, MS
Lamar Christian School
5 miles, SE
Bass Christian Elementary School
9 miles, SE
Bass Memorial Academy
9 miles, SE
Grace Community School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar County, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
14 miles, NE
William Carey University
15 miles, NE
Southeastern Baptist College
43 miles, NE
Saint Joseph Seminary College
59 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar County, MS
South Mississippi State Hospital
5 miles, SE
Merit Health Wesley
12 miles, NE
Forrest General Hospital
13 miles, NE
Marion General Hospital
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lamar County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
21 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
60 miles, SE
Mobile Regional Airport
83 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
84 miles, NW