Lamar County, TX
Living in Lamar County
Bikeability15
Walkability43
Commute84
Public Transit16
Affordability89
Public Safety44
Airports56
Hospitals35
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
50kPopulation+75 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Lamar County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar County, TX
Central Presbyterian Day School
1 miles, SE
Trinity Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Goodland Academy
22 miles, N
Morning Star Academy
36 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar County, TX
Texas A & M University-Commerce
35 miles, SW
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
52 miles, NW
Austin College
59 miles, W
Jarvis Christian College
78 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar County, TX
Paris Regional Medical Center
1 miles, E
Choctaw Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N
Tmc- Bonham Hospital
35 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lamar County, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
91 miles, S
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
92 miles, E
Dallas Love Field
93 miles, SW
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
100 miles, SW