At a Glance
Median Income
$27,917
$17,698 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
Zillow: $246,429
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
26.1%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
21.2% smoking rate
How Camas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Camas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camas residents earn a median household income of $27,917 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,698. The unemployment rate stands at 26.1% (625% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camas is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,429. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
20.0% of adults in Camas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camas has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age68.3 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans35.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,917
Per Capita$17,698
Unemployment26.1%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A
Home Value$119,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$246,429
Housing Units35
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation2,825 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband47.8%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Camas was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.