Kentucky
Camargo is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 858. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Camargo receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Camargo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Camargo is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Camargo is $131,900, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Camargo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,819 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $772 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,836 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 303 |
| County GDP | $337M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,580 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.20% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $131,900 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,638 |
| $/Sq Ft | $188 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,580 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.20% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Premature Death | 16,952/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9997°N, 83.8885°W |
| County FIPS | 21197 |
Winner: Republican by 54.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |