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Camden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
43 Population 57/sq mi density
$102,300 Home Value $104,536 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 1,643 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Camden, IL

At a Glance

Home Value
$102,300
64% below
Zillow: $104,536
Violent Crime
264/100K
31% below
1,643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Camden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
36%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camden is $102,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,536. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Camden reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,643/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,463
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

Home Value$102,300
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$104,536
Housing Units40
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent264/100K
Property1,643/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation602 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Camden was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.