At a Glance
Median Income
$36,625
$23,401 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $136,780
Median Rent
$667/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
21.2%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.8% 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 $36,625 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,401. The unemployment rate stands at 21.2% (489% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 834 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camargo is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,780. Median rent is $667/month, with 17.9% 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 1968.
Education
13.1% of adults in Camargo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camargo has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,625
Per Capita$23,401
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$667
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$136,780
Housing Units96
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,578/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,941 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Camargo was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.