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Camden, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Benton County County
Camden, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Camden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Camden residents earn a median household income of $48,700 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,213. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,263. Median rent is $820/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Camden reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 868/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.