Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
The Falcon's Nest Bistro
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Lamar.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lamar is 76/100 - which is 11% lower than Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Lamar crime rates are 1,438 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Arkansas
Property Crime
1,208 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
230 crimes per 100k B+
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employment D

The median income in Lamar is $37,667 - which is 11% lower than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$37,667 F
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Lamar Volunteer Fire Station
Fire Station
Lamar Police Department
Police
Johnson Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Lamar home prices are $102,000 - which is 11% lower than Arkansas
Home Price
$102,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D

The Lamar graduation rate is 68% - which is 13% lower than Arkansas
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (2) F
Lamar Middle School
Lamar Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Lamar High School
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lamar? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lamar? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Lamar.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lamar? The cost of living in Lamar is 76/100 - which is 11% lower than Arkansas.
      Lamar
      76

      24% less expensive than average

      Arkansas
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lamar? Lamar crime rates are 1,438, which are 54% lower than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      1,438 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 70

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      109%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Lamar? The median income in Lamar is $37,667 which is 11% lower than Arkansas.
      Median household income
      $37,66732% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,48745% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Lamar a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lamar home prices? Lamar home prices are $102,000 - which is 11% lower than Arkansas
      Median home value
      $102,00045% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $42056% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      25% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Lamar have good schools? The Lamar graduation rate is 68% - which is 13% lower than Arkansas
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      equal to the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Lamar a good place to live? Lamar has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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