Lamar, SC
Living in Lamar
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute53
Public Transit3
Affordability97
Public Safety19
Airports38
Hospitals39
Colleges3
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+330 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black49%
Caucasian42%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector55%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Walked1%
Housing
$101kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$430Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar
United States45
South Carolina43
Florence Metro Area76
Darlington County80
Property Crime in Lamar
United States48
South Carolina52
Florence Metro Area85
Darlington County90
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar, SC
Trinity Collegiate School
9 miles, NE
Thomas Hart Academy
10 miles, N
Robert E Lee Academy
10 miles, W
The King's Academy
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar, SC
Coker University
14 miles, N
Morris College
23 miles, SW
Francis Marion University
24 miles, E
South University-Columbia
52 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar, SC
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
13 miles, N
McLeod Medical Center-Darlington
16 miles, NE
McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee
18 miles, E
Musc Health Florence Medical Center
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lamar, SC
Florence Regional Airport
20 miles, E
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
62 miles, W
Myrtle Beach International Airport
73 miles, SE