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Livability Score

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/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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Dollar General
Discount Store
refuel
Convenience Store
I-20 Exxon
Convenience Store
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lamar.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Lamar is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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Lamar crime rates are 1,006 per 100k, which is 62% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
828 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
178 crimes per 100k F
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The median income in Lamar is $36,042 - which is 23% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$36,042 F
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Lamar home prices are $116,800 - which is 19% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$116,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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The Lamar graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Spaulding Elementary
Lamar Elementary
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Lamar High
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  • Lamar has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Lamar crime rates are 62% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Lamar is 4% lower than the South Carolina average
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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

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lamar? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lamar.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lamar? The cost of living in Lamar is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
      Lamar
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lamar? Lamar crime rates are 1,006, which are 62% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,006 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 100

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -64%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Lamar? The median income in Lamar is $36,042 which is 23% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $36,04235% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,39512% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lamar a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lamar home prices? Lamar home prices are $116,800 - which is 19% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $116,80037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66930% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Lamar have good schools? The Lamar graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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