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Population (year 2000): 8,869. Estimated population in July 2005: 8,414 (-5.1% change)
Males: 4,403 (49.6%), Females: 4,466 (50.4%)

Prowers County

Zip code:

Median resident age: 31.1 years
Median household income: $28,660 (year 2000)
Median house value: $69,000 (year 2000)

Lamar, CO residents, houses, and apartments details

Races in Lamar:

White Non-Hispanic (61.1%)
Hispanic (36.5%)
Other race (18.8%)
Two or more races (2.6%)
American Indian (2.4%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (15.4%), English (9.4%), United States (8.5%), Irish (7.7%), Dutch (2.4%), Norwegian (1.6%).Colorado

Elevation: 3622 feet

Land area: 4.2 square miles

Lamar,

For population 25 years and over in Lamar

High school or higher: 70.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Unemployed: 5.0%
Mean travel time to work: 15.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lamar city

Never married: 21.6%
Now married: 60.2%
Separated: 1.5%
Widowed: 6.8%
Divorced: 10.0%

10.7% Foreign born (9.5% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +495 (+5.9%).

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: CO Pueblo, (138.0 miles www.cohomefinder.com )

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Springs, CO Colorado (158.6 miles pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: TX Dallas, (542.4 miles pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: CO (8.4 miles Wiley, CO Granada, (21.3 miles Hartman, CO (27.6 miles) , CO Eads, (29.6 miles CO Holly, (34.1 miles Sheridan Lake, CO (34.9 miles) , Two Buttes, CO (39.2 miles) , Animas, CO Las (41.6 miles

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 14 buildings, average cost: $111,400
1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $83,700
1998: 35 buildings, average cost: $66,600
1999: 40 buildings, average cost: $76,200
2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $72,100
2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $85,900
2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $85,900
2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $98,800
2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $96,300

Latitude: 38.08 N, Longitude: 102.62 W

Area code: 719

Lamar, Colorado business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (19.0%), Manufacturing (15.7%), Retail trade (14.1%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.7%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +522 (+5.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,225 (77.9%)

Crime in Lamar by Year
Type	2001	2003	2004
Murders	0	2	0
per 100,000	0.0	22.6	0.0
Rapes	0	3	4
per 100,000	0.0	33.8	45.1
Robberies	2	1	5
per 100,000	22.6	11.3	56.4
Assaults	4	2	6
per 100,000	45.1	22.6	67.7
Burglaries	68	68	89
per 100,000	766.7	766.7	1003.5
Thefts	249	315	334
per 100,000	2807.5	3551.7	3765.9
Auto thefts	2	11	18
per 100,000	22.6	124.0	203.0
	183.6	249.6	285.6

Average climate in Lamar, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lamar-area historical tornado activity is near Colorado state average. It is 18% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/2001, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the Lamar city center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 10/17/1971, a category 3 tornado 30.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Scott Elarton - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Cleveland Indians, born: Feb 23, 1976).

Hospital/medical center in Lamar:

PROWERS MEDICAL CENTER (401 KENDALL DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Lamar:

WEISBROD MEMORIAL CTY HOSP - CAH (about 30 miles; EADS, CO)
SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL - CAH (about 47 miles; SPRINGFIELD, CO)
KEEFE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 56 miles; CHEYENNE WELLS, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Lamar, CO

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Lamar:

LAMAR MUNI (about 5 miles; LAMAR, CO; ID: LAA)
RENNER FLD /GOODLAND MUNI/ (about 110 miles; GOODLAND, KS; ID: GLD)
PUEBLO MEMORIAL (about 130 miles; PUEBLO, CO; ID: PUB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Lamar:

EADS MUNI (about 30 miles; EADS, CO; ID: 9V7)
HOLLY (about 36 miles; HOLLY, CO; ID: K08)
CITY AND COUNTY (about 43 miles; LAS ANIMAS, CO; ID: 7V9)

Amtrak station:
LAMAR (MAIN & BEECH STS.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Local government website:

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Fire - Other	1	$2,028	$24,336	1	$288
Firefighters	7	$23,176	$39,730	0	$0
Police - Other	3	$5,936	$23,744	0	$0
Police Protection - Officers	21	$66,971	$38,269	0	$0
Parks and Recreation	19	$30,930	$19,534	6	$2,026
Solid Waste Management	9	$19,468	$25,957	2	$1,359
Health	2	$3,976	$23,856	0	$0
Airports	1	$4,552	$54,624	0	$0
Judicial and Legal	0	$0		2	$2,852
Streets and Highways	11	$27,560	$30,065	0	$0
Financial Administration	10	$28,372	$34,046	0	$0
Local Libraries	3	$6,835	$27,340	4	$4,401
Other Government Administration	9	$31,716	$42,288	0	$0
Electric Power	35	$114,931	$39,404	0	$0
Other and Unallocable	18	$36,814	$24,542	0	$0
Water Supply	12	$35,123	$35,123	2	$1,269
Totals for Government	161	$438,387	$32,674	17	$12,195

College/University in Lamar:

LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 624; Location: 2401 S MAIN ST; Public; Website: WWW.LCC.CCCOES.EDU)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lamar:

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 136 miles; PUEBLO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,275)
PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 140 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 161 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 167 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 168 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 12,938)
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER (about 168 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 8,839)
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (about 168 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 7,592)

Public high schools in Lamar:

LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 459; Location: 1900 SOUTH 11TH STREET; Grades: 09 - 12)
PROJECT ACQUIRE (Students: 43; Location: 411 EAST ELM; Grades: 07 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Lamar:

LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 363; Location: 104 WEST PARK; Grades: 06 - 08)
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 285; Location: 510 SOUTH 9TH STREET; Grades: KG - 05)
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 284; Location: 1105 PARKVIEW; Grades: KG - 05)
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 196; Location: 200 NORTH 10TH STREET; Grades: KG - 05)
MELVIN HENDRICKSON DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Students: 124; Location: 510 SAVAGE AVENUE; Grades: PK - PK)
ALTA VISTA CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 92; Location: 8785 ROAD LL; Grades: KG - 06)

Private primary/middle school in Lamar:

LAMAR S D R CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 6; Location: PO BOX 887; Grades: KG - 8)

Library in Lamar:

LAMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $240,366; Location: 104 EAST PARMENTER ST; 45,200 books; 1,583 audio materials; 1,638 video materials; 70 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Lamar: Southeast Colorado Fairgrounds (A), Willow Creek Park (B).

Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery (1).

Lamar compared to Colorado state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Unemployed percentage below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Number of rooms per house above state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Population density below state average for cities.

Strongest AM radio stations in Lamar:

KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lamar:

KSNZ (93.3 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
K211EI (90.1 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
K207BI (89.3 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
KVAY (105.7 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: BEACON BROADCASTING LLC)
K220GA (91.9 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO)
K214CO (90.7 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lamar:

K07DH (Channel 7; LAMAR, CO; Owner: THE CITY OF LAMAR, COLORADO)
K42EA (Channel 42; LAMAR, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)
K03BA (Channel 3; LAMAR, CO; Owner: THE CITY OF LAMAR, COLORADO)
K09DH (Channel 9; LAMAR, CO; Owner: THE CITY OF LAMAR, COLORADO)

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