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Living in Lamont

Lamont is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Residents of Lamont numbered 14,724 at the end of 2020. The unemployment rate was 9.96% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 5,657 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 94% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other American city that publishes it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lamont?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lamont.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Lamont yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent854.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

38.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,657 people of 14,724 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lamont is 10.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Lamont 10.0%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary1,499 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate9.96 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lamont. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lamont. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Lamont's nearest airport was BFL, 23 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km23 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBFL3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lamont. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lamont.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Lamont stood at 15.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Lamont's monthly mean temperatures were 9.7°C in January and 29.4°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Lamont average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND37°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Lamont average monthly precipitation, mm010203040303029156100171328JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Lamont annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52515.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lamont is 15.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16Lamont 15.7

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean15.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.7 · Feb 17.9 · Mar 21.2 · Apr 24.4 · May 28.9 · Jun 33.5 · Jul 36.8 · Aug 36.1 · Sep 33 · Oct 26.8 · Nov 19.5 · Dec 14.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.7 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 8.3 · Apr 10.4 · May 14.5 · Jun 18.4 · Jul 21.9 · Aug 21.1 · Sep 18.4 · Oct 12.9 · Nov 7.4 · Dec 4.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.7 · Feb 12.1 · Mar 14.8 · Apr 17.4 · May 21.7 · Jun 26 · Jul 29.4 · Aug 28.6 · Sep 25.7 · Oct 19.8 · Nov 13.5 · Dec 9.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 30.1 · Feb 30.1 · Mar 29.2 · Apr 15.1 · May 6.4 · Jun 1.2 · Jul 0.1 · Aug 0.1 · Sep 1.2 · Oct 7 · Nov 13 · Dec 28.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M363.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M315.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm161.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul36.8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature19 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan4.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Milford14,723 residentsFountain Inn14,722 residentsBridgetown14,731 residentsMcFarland14,709 residentsGlenpool14,705 residentsHopatcong14,750 residents

Population and city profile

Lamont covered an area of 12.4 km² at the end of 2025. The population density of Lamont stood at 1,059.6 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lamont residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport61.6%Foreign residents38.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area12.42 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share42.97 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents5,657 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density1,060 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population14,724 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Lamont a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement58%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 44–72%
Foreign residents5,657 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population14,724 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent854.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary1,499 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate9.96 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean15.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lamont when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Lamont?

The unemployment rate is 9.96 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Lamont?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15.67 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Lamont?

The published population is 14,724 people. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

How many foreign residents live in Lamont?

5,657 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Lamont a good place to live?

Lamont may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Lamont, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lamont/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Lamont, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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