Lamar, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
2
Memphis Metro Area
7
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
2
Memphis Metro Area
7
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 5 1 44
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 6 0 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 3, MS State House District 5, MS
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Schools

Ashland Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Ashland Middle-High School
9 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Ashland Middle School
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Rust College
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Blue Mountain College
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Alliance Healthcare System
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Tippah County Hospital
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
38 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
109 miles, S • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
152 miles, NE • 1 star
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