Camanche, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,562 Population 514/sq mi density
$68,727 Median Income $35,664 per capita
$175,300 Home Value $210,620 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
198 Violent Crime/100K 638 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,727 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Camanche, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,727
9% below
$35,664 per capita
Home Value
$175,300
38% below
Zillow: $210,620
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
48% below
638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Camanche Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Camanche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
62%
Rent
70%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camanche a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camanche residents earn a median household income of $68,727 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,664. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camanche is $175,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,620. Median rent is $815/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Camanche reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 638/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Camanche hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camanche has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population4,562
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,727
Per Capita$35,664
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,300
Rent$815
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$210,620
Housing Units1,996
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent198/100K
Property638/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation580 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Camanche was founded in 1818.
The median home in Camanche was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.