At a Glance
Median Income
$51,042
$35,107 per capita
Home Value
$140,100
Zillow: $182,711
Median Rent
$973/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cambria a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 8.2% (128% 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.
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 (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,271
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,042
Per Capita$35,107
Unemployment8.2%
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%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
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.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.