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Lamar, Colorado

Introduction to Lamar, Colorado

Located in Prowers county, the city of Lamar, Colorado, is 108 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 129 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 8,869 residents.

Lamar History

The history of Lamar began with the arrival of the railroad. The earliest settler in this area was a cattleman called A. R. Black, whose home and ranch were located on both sides of the Santa Fe Trail. The city was named after the Secretary of the Interior under Grover Cleveland, Lucius Quintius Lamar. Lamar was officially established as a community in the year 1886.

Lamar and nearby Attractions

  • John Martin Reservoir
  • Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
  • Lamar Public Library
  • Butterfield Trail Historical Museum

Things To Do In Lamar

Lamar provides easy access to various sites of interest. At the John Martin Reservoir, activities include fishing, camping, and picnicking. The Koshare Indian Museum, Stanton County Museum, and Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site offer a lot of information about the heritage of the city. The city also celebrates the High Plains Snow Goose Festival and the Best-A-Bull Festival every year.

Lamar Transportation

Lamar Municipal Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Lamar Higher Education

Higher education is available at the Lamar Community College, Colby Community College, and Garden City Community College.

High Points

Lamar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLamar Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lamar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Lamar Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lamar, CO

Comparing Lamar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population95
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population26
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime34

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