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Lamar, Missouri, in Barton county, is 57 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 112 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 4,425.
In Lamar, about 54% of adults are married. Lamar is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Lamar had a median family income of $38,007.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Lamar residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Lamar, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Lamar, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Lamar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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