Lamar, SC

Living in Lamar

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 3
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Schools 25
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Residents

1.1k Population +330 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -12 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -21% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black49%
Caucasian42%
Multiracial6%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
98% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector55%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Walked1%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$430 Median Monthly Rent +$52 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lamar

United States45
South Carolina43
Florence Metro Area76
Darlington County80

Property Crime in Lamar

United States48
South Carolina52
Florence Metro Area85
Darlington County90

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 4 0
Feb 47 3 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 79 5 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lamar, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lamar, SC

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Thomas Hart Academy
10 miles, N
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Robert E Lee Academy
10 miles, W
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The King's Academy
12 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Lamar, SC

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Coker University
14 miles, N
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Morris College
23 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lamar, SC

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Airports

Airports near Lamar, SC

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