Lamar, Colorado is named after Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar who served as Secretary of the Interior for Grover Cleveland from 1885 to 1888. Lamar. CO. had just been incorporated and they were attempting to woo the Secretary in an attempt to be named as a land office; at the time, this was a financial boon for a city.
As of the 2010 census, Lamar had a population of 7,804
Lamar, Colorado is named after Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar who served as Secretary of the Interior for Grover Cleveland from 1885 to 1888. Lamar. CO. had just been incorporated and they were attempting to woo the Secretary in an attempt to be named as a land office; at the time, this was a financial boon for a city.
As of the 2010 census, Lamar had a population of 7,804. It is located off US 50 in southeastern Colorado in a region of small towns separated by several miles of empty prairies. The nearest city with a population over 50,000 is Pueblo, CO, 109 miles to the west. Lamar is a Home Rule Municipality, which is a common form of government in Colorado. It is also the county seat of Prowers County.
Apartments with paid utilities, not including cable, phone, or internet, are plentiful in Lamar. There are rental deals to be had also. The only units you may not receive discounts on are 1 bedroom apartments for rent; they are more scarce and in higher demand.
If you pass a credit check and can provide proof of income, apartment managers are willing to bargain on rent, deposits, and upfront money. Lamar has premium apartments for rent with all utilities paid at very reasonable rates.
Rental condos are rare or non-existent but there are a number of homes for rent; they generally offer better rental terms and leases than more urban parts of the country.
Moving to Lamar is an easy process and all the arrangements can be made on the telephone. Doing some research online is of course a good idea but you will not have to worry about finding a place to live.
Since most utilities are taken care of for you all you will need to set up is your cable, internet, and phone service. The same company usually provides these services, so you are looking at one phone call to have it all taken care of, all you need is a local address locked down.
At a mere 4.2 square miles Lamar does not have any real neighborhoods to speak of, but there are distinct sections of the Prowers County public seat.
Downtown: This is a well-preserved and quaint area of the city. It will remind you of a small town from the 50's, and is the hub of Lamar's shopping and services district. Most of the restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are located downtown.
Downtown Rentals: There are few rental opportunities here but some of the businesses have studio apartments on the top floor. Some have converted storage areas and such into living quarters. Employees mostly rent these, and sometimes business owners or family members, but they may occasionally be available.
The Bypass: A couple of apartment complexes are located just off Main Street on or near the Memorial Drive bypass on the east side of town.
Northeast Lamar: More complexes are in the northeast section of town off SR 50 / 305. This is the northern boundary of Lamar and the road to Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver.
The West Side: To the west of Main Street near downtown is the center of population in Lamar. It consists primarily of single-family homes. You will find homes for rent in this area.
The South Side: This area is not very populated but is home to the Spreading Antlers Golf Course and Fairmount Cemetery. Expect to find homes for rent with larger lots in this area.
To get around town you will need a personal vehicle. For a small town there are plenty of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs for entertainment. The Spreading Antlers Golf Course is a nine hole public course at the southern end of town. The biggest draw for Lamar residents is the nearly pristine nature surrounding the town.
Camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife photography, boating, skiing, and the John Martin Reservoir State Park are all available within minutes of a quiet suburban lifestyle.
