Camargo, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
462 Population 367/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $30,171 per capita
$122,000 Home Value $196,375 Zillow
$531 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $531/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Camargo, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,417
20% below
$30,171 per capita
Home Value
$122,000
57% below
Zillow: $196,375
Median Rent
$531/mo
54% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Camargo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
43%
Rent
46%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camargo a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camargo residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,171. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camargo is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,375. Median rent is $531/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

14.7% of adults in Camargo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camargo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population462
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$30,171
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$531
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$196,375
Housing Units263
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,968/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation659 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Camargo was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.