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Lamar, Colorado

city · Prowers County

At a glance

7,611
Population
$152,900
Median home value
50% below U.S. median
$858/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$53,188
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
9.7 min
Average commute
86.1%
Homes with broadband
4.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Lamar Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college97 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates85.3%
College graduates20.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region SEBREA -- Southeast Colorado Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction
region Southern Colorado Economic Development District
state Colorado Economic Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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