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Lamar, NE
Village in Chase County, Nebraska.
Population
20
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
254
ZIP codes
0
Lamar and its ZIP codes
Lamar at a glance
- Lamar is about 9.9 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chase County. PPP loans are for Lamar.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,255
1,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.7M
FY 2026, $8,661 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 12°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Lamar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst, COCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| VenangoVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ChampionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Holyoke, COCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| ImperialCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| GrantCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| EndersCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| Paoli, COTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamar, NE in?
- Lamar is in Chase County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Lamar, NE?
- About 20 people live in Lamar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamar?
- Nearby places include Amherst, CO (13 mi), Venango (13 mi), Champion (14 mi), Holyoke, CO (17 mi), Imperial (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023