Lamar County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
50,421 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,122 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$534 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$670 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Paris Urban Area
5
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Paris Urban Area
4
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 42
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 4 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 4 0 53
Dec 3 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, TX State Senate District 1, TX State House District 1, TX
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Schools

Justiss El
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Paris Junior College
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Texas A & M University-Commerce
35 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Southern School of Beauty Inc
51 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Paris Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Choctaw Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Tmc- Bonham Hospital
35 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
91 miles, S • 1 star
Dallas Love Field
93 miles, W • 3.7 star
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