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Lamont, WA
Town in Whitman County, Washington.
Population
170
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
587
ZIP codes
0
Lamont and its ZIP codes
Lamont at a glance
- Lamont is about 5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitman County. PPP loans are for Lamont.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,510
18,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $9,456 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lamont, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
339
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
41
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 29°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamont, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Lamont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpragueCity | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| St. JohnTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| MaldenTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| EndicottTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| RitzvilleCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| CheneyCity | 25 mi | 4.3 |
| RosaliaTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| HarringtonCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| LaCrosseTown | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| Medical LakeCity | 27 mi | 3.4 |
| Four LakesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.1 |
| SteptoeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| SpangleCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamont, WA in?
- Lamont is in Whitman County, Washington.
- What is the population of Lamont, WA?
- About 170 people live in Lamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamont?
- Nearby places include Sprague (7.9 mi), St. John (17 mi), Malden (20 mi), Endicott (21 mi), Ritzville (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023