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Lamar, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 25 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +31.6%
Males: 12  (50.0%)
Females: 13  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

54.5 years
Nebraska median age:

42.2 years

Zip code: 69023

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-646,914,475 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Lamar:  $-646,914,475
NE:  $69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,814 (it was $14,463 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-753,566,796 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Lamar:  $-753,566,796
NE:  $232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $117,501; detached houses: $117,206
March 2022 cost of living index in Lamar: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Lamar, Nebraska as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lamar is 12 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (100.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 05/15/1919

Elevation: 3525 feet

Land area: 0.08 square miles.

Population density: 327 people per square mile   (very low).

Lamar, Nebraska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lamar village:

1.7% ($550)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greeley, CO (144.9 miles , pop. 76,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (161.5 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (609.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Amherst, CO (3.5 miles),
Venango, NE (3.7 miles),
Champion, NE (3.7 miles),
Holyoke, CO (4.1 miles ),
Imperial, NE (4.2 miles ),
Grant, NE (4.8 miles ),
Enders, NE (5.0 miles),
Table Land, CO (5.0 miles )

Latitude: 40.57 N, Longitude: 101.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 308

Lamar satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Average climate in Lamar, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lamar-area historical tornado activity is below Nebraska state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1991, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the Lamar village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/29/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.7 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lamar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 470% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 520.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 224.7 miles away from Lamar center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 283.6 miles away from Lamar center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 164.7 miles away from Lamar center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 396.1 miles away from Lamar center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 294.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chase County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Airports located in Lamar:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lamar:

  • University of Northern Colorado (about 144 miles; Greeley, CO; Full-time enrollment: 11,469)
  • Aims Community College (about 148 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 152 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 152 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Community College of Aurora (about 161 miles; Aurora, CO; FT enrollment: 4,730)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 164 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)
  • Chadron State College (about 165 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lamar Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Chase County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

36.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

27.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lamar:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lamar:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 7.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.8
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lamar, NE (based on Chase County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,33410
Mainline Protestant7032
Catholic6582
Other-1
None1,271-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

5.41 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Chase County:

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Chase County:

8.3%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Chase County:

28.2%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.0%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

40.2%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.8%
State:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Lamar:

29.2
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

14.4%
Nebraska:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

24.0%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.4%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.1%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lamar, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Lamar government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($160.00)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($120.00)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($80.00)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($40.00)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($40.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($200.00)

Lamar government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($200.00)

Lamar government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,000 ($440.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lamar:

  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lamar:

  • KADL (102.9 FM; IMPERIAL, NE; Owner: IMPERIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • K206BD (89.1 FM; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lamar:

  • K30GO (Channel 30; PLEASANT VALLEY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K14KL (Channel 14; PLEASANT VALLEY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K18GM (Channel 18; PLEASANT VALLEY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K16ET (Channel 16; PLEASANT VALLEY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K20GK (Channel 20; PLEASANT VALLEY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.1mTotal length
  • 145Total average daily traffic
  • 145Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • David J Fenton, 31353 Road 741 (Lat: 40.566278 Lon: -101.998417), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • David J Fenton, 31353 Road 741 (Lat: 40.566278 Lon: -101.998417), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • .8 Km Sw (Lat: 40.566111 Lon: -101.986944), Type: 62.2, Overall height: 61 m, Registrant: Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association Inc., Darbru@tristategt.Org, , P.O. BOX 33695 Denve-r, Phone: (303) 452-6111


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Eastern Portion Of Town (Lat: 40.575000 Lon: -101.978250), Call Sign: KNAY925, Licensee ID: L00074769,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.325 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2001, Expiration Date: 10/30/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2004, Registrant: Dennis L Lenhart, Rr 1 Box 103, Lamar, NE 69023, Phone: (308) 882-2229

  • Lamar Sub (Lat: 40.567500 Lon: -101.984639), Call Sign: WNFL612, Licensee ID: L00025549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/1996, Expiration Date: 02/11/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2001, Registrant: Highline Electric Association, 407 E Denver St, Holyoke, CO 80734, Phone: (303) 854-2236


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Lamar .5 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 40.566083 Lon: -101.986833), Overall height: 62.2 m, Call Sign: WPJF781,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.418 MHz, 952.418 MHz, Grant Date: 05/27/2021, Expiration Date: 07/02/2031, Registrant: Tri-State Generation And Transmission Association, Inc., 1100 W. 116th Ave., Westminster, CO 80234, Phone: (303) 254-4611, Email:

  • Lamar Sub, .8 Km Sw (Lat: 40.566111 Lon: -101.986861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 62.2 m, Call Sign: WPON481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6775.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/19/2020, Expiration Date: 04/04/2030, Certifier: Jeff D Selman, Registrant: Tri-State Generation & Transmission, 100 W. 116th Ave, Westminster, CO 80233, Phone: (303) 254-3439, Email:

  • NE-LAMAR, 31353 Road 741 (Lat: 40.566278 Lon: -101.998417), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQDW794,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+27 more), Grant Date: 05/12/2015, Expiration Date: 06/02/2025, Certifier: Francis J Dirico, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Lamar Sub, .8 Km Sw (Lat: 40.566111 Lon: -101.986944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 62.2 m, Call Sign: WQTA207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/2023, Expiration Date: 12/17/2033, Certifier: Trent Loutensock, Registrant: Highline Electric Association, 1300 S Interocean Ave, Holyoke, CO 80734, Phone: (970) 854-2236, Fax: (970) 854-3652, Email:

  • STATION, .5 Mile Sw Of (Lat: 40.566083 Lon: -101.986833), Overall height: 62.2 m, Call Sign: WHC492,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/2002, Expiration Date: 02/27/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2012, Phone: (303) 452-6111


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28RT-201T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 12PJ, N12PJ, N-12PJ, Serial Number: 28R-7931105, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 07/26/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Joey S Larrabee, 31421 740 Rd, Lamar, NE 69023, Other Owners: Patricia A Larrabee
  • Aircraft: TERATON AIRCRAFT INC TIERRA 1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 447 (40 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2651T, N2651T, N-2651T, Serial Number: 2-17-48, Year manufactured: 1984, Airworthiness Date: 12/15/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/29/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry L Varilek, 31611 740 Rd, Lamar, NE 69023
  • Aircraft: CGS HAWK PLUS (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 511GP, N511GP, N-511GP, Serial Number: HSSA-PLUS-943-R503 TD, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 09/05/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 02/09/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry L Varilek, 31611 740 Rd, Lamar, NE 69023
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7ECA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O-235-K2C (118 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 822V, N822V, N-822V, Serial Number: 1281-79, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 11/21/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 12/05/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Joey S Larrabee, 31421 740 Rd, Lamar, NE 69023, Other Owners: Patricia A Larrabee

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lamar, NE
  • 100.0%Electricity


Lamar compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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