Camden, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ouachita County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,427
Population
631/sq mi density
$51,300
Median Income
$26,442 per capita
$108,800
Home Value
$112,458 Zillow
$704
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,097
Violent Crime/100K
4,100 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,300 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,097 violent crimes/100K (189% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Camden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5677°N, 92.8491°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ouachita County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").