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Lamar, IN

Lamar, IN.

Population: 791 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lamar, IN is $304,836 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 43 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,836

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$304,836
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+87.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$306,359
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,000
Median list price
$362,450
Median price per sqft
$112
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,351/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,356/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.7 : 1
Schools include
Lincoln Trail Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Green River Disposal, Inc. (10.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Highest AQI recorded (year)
88

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (6 mi)
National parks include
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Foertsch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC, ASCENSION ST VINCENT EVANSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+56 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
49.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$704
Households with broadband internet
82.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,850
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
100

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LamarState medianUS median
Typical home value$304,836$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$405,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$704$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lamar, IN?
$304,836.
What is the median sale price in Lamar, IN?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lamar, IN?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Lamar, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lamar, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Lamar, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lamar, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lamar, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lamar, IN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Lamar, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lamar, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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