Lamar, Arkansas

Population 1,879

Lamar is located in Johnson County, AR. The population is 1,879, making Lamar the 2nd largest city in Johnson County.

There are 3 public schools in Lamar with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Lamar is very low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lamar is very high 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 Pittsburg Township, Clarksville and Knoxville.

Lamar Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 22.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.9%

Crime Rate

41.99% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 230
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

36.39% Higher than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Lamar
  • 21.29 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

16 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 16

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Arkansas unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Lamar, AR and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lamar's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lamar, AR 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, AR issued 1 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: $493
  • 1 Bedroom: $505
  • 2 Bedrooms: $665
  • 3 Bedrooms: $883
  • 4 Bedrooms: $902

Zip Codes

72830 72846

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Environmental Hazards

16 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Lamar, AR has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lamar, AR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.39 Average
    Lamar, AR is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.78°
  • February 43.57°
  • March 53.73°
  • April 62.22°
  • May 70.25°
  • June 80.44°
  • July 83.45°
  • August 82.42°
  • September 73.57°
  • October 61.1°
  • November 52.1°
  • December 41.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lamar, AR

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lamar, AR: $35,055

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lamar is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.42%
White Collar - 39.58%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Asa Hutchinson
  • Sen. John Boozman
  • Sen. Tom Cotton

City Representatives

  • Bruce Westerman

Neighborhood Info

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20 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

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  • No fire stations found in Lamar, AR

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  • No hospitals found in Lamar, AR

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  • No library found in Lamar, AR

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  • No police station found in Lamar, AR

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  • No retirement homes found in Lamar, AR
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