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Lamar, AR

Lamar, AR.

Population: 3,853 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lamar, AR is $195,837 — up 5.3% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,837

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,837
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.0%
10-year appreciation
+62.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$195,952
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$640/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$680/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$890/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL, LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Clarksville Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
18.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$742
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
50.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,202
Average weekly wage
$762
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LamarState medianUS median
Median home value$195,837$185,100$289,727
Median annual property tax$742$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lamar, AR?
$195,837.
What is typical rent in Lamar, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $890/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lamar, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Lamar, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lamar, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lamar, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lamar, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Lamar, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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