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Lamar, MO


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Lamar, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of Lamar

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lamar had a median family income of $38,007.

Political Inclinations

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.

Lamar Housing

In Lamar, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLamar Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Lamar Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lamar, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women66
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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