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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 $199,181 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,117 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, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 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: $199,181
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
17%
Crime
30%
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 0.6% (83% 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 $199,181. 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 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,117/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,562
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,727
Per Capita$35,664
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,300
Rent$815
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$199,181
Housing Units1,996
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,117/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary228/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.