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Camden, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,986 Population 1,602/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $23,994 per capita
$113,000 Home Value $208,449 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $859/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Camden, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$23,994 per capita
Home Value
$113,000
60% below
Zillow: $208,449
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 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
68%
Home Value
40%
Rent
74%
Poverty
220%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camden 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

Camden residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,994. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camden is $113,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,449. Median rent is $859/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Camden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,111/100K.

Education

8.7% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,986
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,602/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$23,994
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,000
Rent$859
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$208,449
Housing Units911
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,111/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation859 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Camden was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.