Median Income
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Median Home Value
$75,000
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Is Lamont, WA a Good Place to Live?

Lamont is a small town of 159 in Washington, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Lamont stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lamont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lamont 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 Lamont metro area.

Metric Lamont, WA National Avg
Median Home Value $75,000 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 96.1% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lamont's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
85.8 /100k
Property Crime
542.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lamont is served primarily by Lamont School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Lamont, WA National Avg
School District Lamont School District —
Elementary Schools N/A —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 8.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 69.8% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lamont sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 17.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

MetricLamont, WA
Average High — January36.6°F
Average High — July83.6°F
Annual Precipitation17.1"
Annual Snowfall26.6"

Demographics

MetricLamont, WANational Avg
Population159—
Median Age45.138.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute Time36.8 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)72.3%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino17.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 1820.8%22.2%
65 and over6.3%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sprague, WA 8 mi St. John, WA 17 mi Malden, WA 20 mi Endicott, WA 21 mi Ritzville, WA 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Lamont

Lamont, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99017

Lamont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lamont has a median home value of $75,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Lamont's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lamont are operated by Lamont School District. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lamont, WA has a population of 159, 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.
Lamont averages 36.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.1 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lamont, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99017.
The population of Lamont, Washington is 159 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lamont: median home $75,000, median household income N/A, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lamont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.