Lamar, Missouri

Lamar is a city in and the county seat of Barton County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,266. It is known as the birthplace of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States.

Lamar, Missouri
Location of Lamar, Missouri
Lamar
Location within Missouri
Lamar
Lamar (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°29′52″N 94°16′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyBarton
Area
  Total5.53 sq mi (14.32 km2)
  Land5.21 sq mi (13.51 km2)
  Water0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
Elevation
951 ft (290 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,266
  Density818.18/sq mi (315.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64759
Area code417
FIPS code29-40376
GNIS feature ID2395617
Websitecityoflamar.org

The city government is consolidated with City Township. The city of Lamar is surrounded by, but is not part of, Lamar Township.

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