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Lamar, OK
Town in Hughes County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74850.
Population
160
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
1
Lamar and its ZIP codes
Lamar at a glance
- Lamar is 77% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Lamar, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hughes County. PPP loans are for Lamar.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,178
2,840 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,297
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.7M
FY 2026, $7,233 per person
PPP loans
$99.2K
9 loans, 9 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
477
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamar, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Lamar
1 in or overlapping Lamar. Population shown
Cities near Lamar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HorntownTown | 7.1 mi | 4 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| CalvinTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WetumkaCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| YeagerTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| DustinTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| StuartTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| VernonTown | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| HannaTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ArpelarCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| HoldenvilleCity | 15 mi | 5 |
| AtwoodTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WeleetkaTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HaywoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| SpauldingTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| IndianolaTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamar, OK in?
- Lamar is in Hughes County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Lamar, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lamar include 74850.
- What is the population of Lamar, OK?
- About 160 people live in Lamar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamar?
- Nearby places include Horntown (7.1 mi), Scipio (10 mi), Calvin (12 mi), Wetumka (12 mi), Yeager (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023