Lamont, IA
Living in Lamont
Bikeability35
Walkability66
Commute60
Public Transit41
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports8
Hospitals92
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
540Population+77 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate53%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office13%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$431Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas89%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamont
United States45
Iowa35
Buchanan County7
Property Crime in Lamont
United States48
Iowa43
Buchanan County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamont
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding70
Tornado30
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamont, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamont, IA
St Mary's Elementary School
12 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Elementary School
15 miles, W
Independence Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
St Johns School
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lamont, IA
Upper Iowa University
18 miles, NW
Allen College
36 miles, W
Divine Word College
38 miles, E
Mount Mercy University
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamont, IA
Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
14 miles, W
Buchanan County Health Center
15 miles, SW
Mental Health Institute
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lamont, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
39 miles, W
Dubuque Regional Airport
49 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
49 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
91 miles, N