Lamar Heights, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
127 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$419 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barton County
3
Missouri
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

Barton County
4
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 4 2 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 6 0 65
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Schools

Lamar High
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Lamar Elem
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
Lamar Middle
<1 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Pittsburg State University
24 miles, W 2.3 star
Cottey College
24 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Barton County Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, N 4.1 star
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
23 miles, W 3.2 star
Nevada Regional Medical Center
24 miles, N 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital Carthage
25 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
26 miles, SW 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
53 miles, SE 1.4 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
84 miles, SW 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
126 miles, W 2.3 star