At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$22,819 per capita
Home Value
$131,900
Zillow: $200,054
Median Rent
$696/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camargo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,819. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camargo is $131,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,054. Median rent is $696/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
13.3% of adults in Camargo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camargo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population858
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$22,819
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$337M
Avg Weekly Wage$772
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,900
Rent$696
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$200,054
Housing Units405
Rent Burden38.8%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation875 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Camargo was founded in 1969.
The median home in Camargo was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.