Lamar County , Alabama
Population: 13,809 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $47,447 Home $112,700 Rent $548/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 13,809 residents, Lamar County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Lamar County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$47,447
Median Income
household
$112,700
Home Value
median
$548/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $47,447 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,169 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| Median Home Value | $112,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $548/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 13,809 |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 11.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.8%
Obesity
12.9%
Diabetes
19.5%
Smoking
40.4%
High Blood Pressure
32.3%
No Physical Activity
26.5%
Depression
39.5%
Insufficient Sleep
77.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 31.4 · 31th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
61.77
🌀 Hurricane
61.83
🔥 Wildfire
24.71
❄️ Winter Storm
7.00
🌍 Earthquake
74.84
☀️ Drought
37.85
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