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Camden, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
91 Population 202/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $26,935 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $298,729 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
496 Violent Crime/100K 4,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Camden, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$26,935 per capita
Home Value
$51,700
82% below
Zillow: $298,729
Violent Crime
496/100K
31% above
4,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 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)

Income
72%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camden residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,935. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camden is $51,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,729. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Camden reports 496 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,181/100K.

Education

5.6% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,935
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$298,729
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent496/100K
Property4,181/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation889 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute46 min
Broadband37.0%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Camden was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (39 miles).
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.