Lamar County, Alabama is located in the northwest corner of the state and has a population of 14,564 people. The median household income is $39,912, which is slightly lower than the national average of $60,336. The median age of the population is 38.4 years, which is slightly lower than the national average of 38.7 years.
The unemployment rate in Lamar County, Alabama is 4.2%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 3.7%. The poverty rate is 24.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 11.8%. The largest industries in the county are manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare.
The educational attainment of the population in Lamar County, Alabama is slightly lower than the national average. The percentage of people with a high school diploma or equivalent is 81.2%, while the national average is 87.7%. The percentage of people with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17.3%, which is lower than the national average of 33.4%.
The median home value in Lamar County, Alabama is $118,000, which is lower than the national average of $231,200. The median rent is $719, which is lower than the national average of $949. The average home size is 1,636 square feet, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1,890 square feet.
The median property taxes in Lamar County, Alabama are $743, which is lower than the national average of $2,279. The median homeowner's insurance rate is $1,072, which is lower than the national average of $1,211. The median list price of homes is $136,000, which is lower than the national average of $280,000.
Overall, Lamar County, Alabama has a lower cost of living than the national average. The median household income is slightly lower than the national average, and the educational attainment is slightly lower than the national average. The median home value and median rent are both lower than the national average. The median property taxes and homeowner's insurance rates are also lower than the national average.