Lamar, CO
Living in Lamar
Bikeability19
Walkability22
Commute100
Public Transit7
Affordability93
Public Safety93
Airports19
Hospitals60
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.6kPopulation-337 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate25%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$527Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar
United States45
Colorado43
Prowers County7
Property Crime in Lamar
United States48
Colorado55
Prowers County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 0 | 3 |
| Dec | 30 | 0 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar
Inland Flooding23
Tornado21
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar, CO
Heritage Christian Academy
93 miles, SE
St Mary Catholic School
95 miles, E
High Plains Christian School
96 miles, E
St Dominic Elementary School
96 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar, CO
National American University-Garden City
96 miles, E
Colorado State University-Pueblo
108 miles, W
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
116 miles, SE
Colorado College
131 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar, CO
Prowers Medical Center
0 miles, SE
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital
29 miles, N
Southeast Colorado Hospital District
46 miles, S
Hamilton County Hospital
48 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lamar, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
103 miles, W
Garden City Regional Airport
103 miles, E
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
115 miles, SE
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
124 miles, NW