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Lamar, AR
City in Johnson County, Arkansas.
Population
1,783
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
386
ZIP codes
0
Lamar and its ZIP codes
Lamar at a glance
- Lamar is about 6.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,568 a year, 17% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,700 (14% below Arkansas) and median rent is $548 a month.
Local data for Lamar, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lamar, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,568
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$548/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (146), German Americans (87), Mexican Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Lamar.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,980
7,860 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,274
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $6,414 per person
How people get to work
Lamar, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamar, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Lamar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KnoxvilleTown | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 18.2 |
| HagarvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Morrison BluffTown | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| ScrantonCity | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| LondonCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| HartmanCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| OzoneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Coal HillCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| DoverCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| SubiacoTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| RussellvilleCity | 17 mi | 28.3 |
| DardanelleCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| AlixCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| OarkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamar, AR in?
- Lamar is in Johnson County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lamar, AR?
- About 1,783 people live in Lamar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamar?
- Nearby places include Knoxville (4.5 mi), Clarksville (5.5 mi), Hagarville (6.6 mi), Morrison Bluff (8.5 mi), Scranton (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023