Lamar County, TX

Living in Lamar County

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 43
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 34
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Schools 42
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Residents

50k Population +75 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$518 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lamar County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Lamar County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 3 1
Feb 46 4 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 71 6 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 83 3 0
Aug 83 2 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 5 0
Nov 54 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado27
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lamar County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lamar County, TX

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Goodland Academy
22 miles, N
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Morning Star Academy
36 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Lamar County, TX

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Austin College
59 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lamar County, TX

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Tmc- Bonham Hospital
35 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Lamar County, TX

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Dallas Love Field
93 miles, SW
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