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Cambria, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,271 Population 895/sq mi density
$51,042 Median Income $35,107 per capita
$140,100 Home Value $182,711 Zillow
$973 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 390 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,042 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambria, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,042
32% below
$35,107 per capita
Home Value
$140,100
50% below
Zillow: $182,711
Median Rent
$973/mo
16% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
79% below
390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Cambria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
50%
Rent
84%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambria 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

Cambria residents earn a median household income of $51,042 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,107. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambria is $140,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,711. Median rent is $973/month, with 23.2% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Cambria reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 390/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Cambria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambria has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,271
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,042
Per Capita$35,107
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,100
Rent$973
Ownership40.4%
Zillow$182,711
Housing Units731
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property390/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary156/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation427 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cambria was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.