What are the schools like in Lamar, NE?

School district data for Lamar is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lamar?

The median household income in Lamar, NE is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lamar, NE?

Lamar has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.0 inches.

Lamar, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Lamar, NE?

Crime rate data for Lamar is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lamar, NE a Good Place to Live?

Lamar is a small town of 8 in Nebraska, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Lamar's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lamar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lamar city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lamar metro area.

Metric	Lamar, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Lamar is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lamar, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lamar sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 20.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lamar, NE
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	20.1"
Annual Snowfall	26.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lamar, NE	National Avg
Population	8	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Amherst, CO 13 mi Venango, NE 14 mi Champion, NE 14 mi Holyoke, CO 17 mi Imperial, NE 18 mi

Lamar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar, NE affordable or expensive?

Lamar has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Lamar, NE?

Crime data for Lamar is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lamar?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lamar, NE a good place to live?

Lamar, NE has a population of 8, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lamar?

Lamar averages 42.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.1 inches with about 26.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lamar?

The population of Lamar, Nebraska is 8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lamar?

Key numbers for living in Lamar: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lamar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.