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Small town with a big heart User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 02, 2023) While it has its share of issues, Lamar is at its best when it comes together to address an issue or help one of our own. It IS trying to improve itself and has many assets that could lead to success. The town has a history steeped in persistence and tenacity through hard times ...Read More and less than hard times; its future is yet to be written. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lamar? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Willow Creek Park
      Bi-Centennial Park
      Enchanted Forest Park
      McCorkle's Park
      North Side Park
      Escondido Park

      Entertainment

      Lamar Movie Theater
      Shore Arts Center
      Desiree's Night Club
      Steam Locomotive 1819
      Windmill Blade
      Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Lamar Depot
      Galaxy Gallery
      Petrified Wood Gas Station

      Food & Drink

      Bj's Burger and Beverage
      Taco John's
      The Perk
      Quiznos
      Daylight Donuts
      Coronica's Liqour Store
      The Buzzards Roost
      Dunkin'

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Lamar? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lamar.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lamar? The cost of living in Lamar is 88/100 - which is 21% lower than Colorado.
      Lamar
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lamar? Lamar crime rates are 4,343, which are 30% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      4,343 per 100k people

      90% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      90% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Lamar? The median income in Lamar is $41,124 which is 34% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $41,12426% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,53828% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Lamar a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Prowers Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lamar home prices? Lamar home prices are $105,500 - which is 60% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $105,50043% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74621% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Lamar have good schools? The Lamar graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lamar a good place to live? Lamar has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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