The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lamar county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 43.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 0.1%. The overall influence score for Lamar is 9.
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Lamar County, Alabama is located in the northwest corner of the state and has a population of 14,564. The population is mostly white (87%), with Black or African American (11%) and Hispanic (1.2%) making up the remainder. The median household income is $37,932 and 15% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The county contains four small towns: Vernon, Sulligent, Detroit, and Kennedy, along with many rural communities. Most of the county consists of farmland and woodlands, with several creeks and rivers running through it. The area has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
There are several schools in the county, including Lamar County High School and Vernon Elementary School, as well as one public library. The county also has several parks and recreational areas including Mars Hill Wildlife Management Area, Old Story State Park, and Sam Kincaid Lake Park.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alabama
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
Montgomery, AL 36106
334-279-3400
Alabama USDA Rural Development programs are administered through 8 Area Offices. For information or to file an application, contact the Area Office serving your county.