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MO area data

Lamar, MO

Lamar, MO.

Population: 8,310 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,222
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+58.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$195,293
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (30 mi)
Nearest airport
Lamar Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$1,035
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
39.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,868
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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