Lamar, Mississippi
Lamar: a city in Benton County, Mississippi.
About
Lamar is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Lamar
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Benton County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9173,-89.3179 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:01:31 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 38642 |
| Weather | 47℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Lamar is located at 34°55'2"N 89°19'4"W (34.9173100, -89.3178500).
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Weather
47°F
Patchy Fog
0 to 5 mph N
Thursday Night
Patchy fog between 8pm and 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Lamar zip code is 38642.
County name: Benton, County
fips: 28009
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lamar, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176318 | Rust College | Holly Springs (MS) | 38635 |
| 175430 | Blue Mountain College | Blue Mountain (MS) | 38610-9509 |
| 175698 | Fosters Cosmetology College | Ripley (MS) | 38663-0066 |
| 221634 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville | Whiteville (TN) | 38075-0489 |
| 484747 | University of Phoenix-Tennessee | Cordova (TN) | 38018 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lamar, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lamar.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Post Office | Lamar (MS) | 38642 |
| Michigan City Post Office | Michigan City (MS) | 38647 |
| Ashland Post Office | Ashland (MS) | 38603 |
| La Grang Post Office | La Grange (TN) | 38046 |
| Moscow Post Office | Moscow (TN) | 38057 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lamar, Colorado city in Colorado. with a population of 7,641 people.
- Lamar, Pennsylvania Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA. with a population of 2,514 people.
- Lamar, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA. with a population of 1,729 people.