Lamar, Colorado

Population 7,867

Lamar is located in Prowers County, CO. The population is 7,867, making Lamar the largest city in Prowers County.

There are 6 public schools in Lamar with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Lamar is very low , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lamar is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lamar property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lamar include Wiley, McClave and Granada.

Lamar Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.7%

Crime Rate

56.57% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 197
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 879

Registered Offenders

65.63% Higher than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Lamar
  • 39.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

87 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 81

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Lamar, CO and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lamar's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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31 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lamar, CO issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lamar, CO issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $687
  • 1 Bedroom: $692
  • 2 Bedrooms: $906
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,120
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,437

Zip Codes

81052

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Environmental Hazards

87 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Lamar, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lamar, CO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.6 Average
    Lamar, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January °
  • February 33.32°
  • March 44.15°
  • April 51.8°
  • May 62.4°
  • June 74.94°
  • July 80°
  • August 77.02°
  • September 67.23°
  • October 52.9°
  • November 42.32°
  • December 28.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lamar, CO

Earthquakes
Lamar, CO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lamar, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lamar, CO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lamar, CO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lamar, CO: $37,177

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lamar is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.79%
White Collar - 56.21%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Ken Buck

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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