Lamar, Missouri is a small town in Barton County in the southwest corner of the state. It is a quiet rural community with a population of around 4,000 residents. Though it may be a small town, Lamar offers plenty of transportation options for its citizens. The city is served by two public transit bus lines that provide scheduled service throughout town and to surrounding areas. There is also a local taxi service available for residents and visitors alike. The city has several main roads running through it, as well as numerous smaller side streets that make it easy to get around on foot or by bicycle. Additionally, Lamar's location makes it easy for travelers to access major highways like Interstate 44 and US Route 160 which offer quick access to larger cities nearby such as Springfield and Joplin. All these transportation options make Lamar an ideal place for those looking for convenient access to the rest of the state.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lamar takes 22.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lamar get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 0.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit