Lamar, TX
Living in Lamar
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability45
Public Safety22
Airports47
Hospitals74
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+571 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age
22%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+28% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over32%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone36%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$5.8k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
64%Lived Here Last Year-29% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Private sector79%
Self-employed21%
Occupations
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office52%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Worked at home20%
Housing
$267kMedian Home Value+$6k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$922Median Monthly Rent-$140 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K34%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas4%
Utility gas12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar
United States45
Texas51
Aransas County82
Property Crime in Lamar
United States48
Texas58
Aransas County98
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 57 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar
Inland Flooding79
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding33
Hurricane Force Winds10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar, TX
St James Episcopal School
35 miles, SW
First Baptist School
35 miles, SW
Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level
36 miles, SW
Incarnate Word Academy-Elem Level
36 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar, TX
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
36 miles, SW
University of Houston-Victoria
47 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
69 miles, SW
Texas Lutheran University
116 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar, TX
Care Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Refugio County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NW
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
35 miles, SW
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
36 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lamar, TX
Corpus Christi International Airport
40 miles, SW
San Antonio International Airport
132 miles, NW
Valley International Airport
138 miles, S
William P Hobby Airport
147 miles, NE