Camden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Benton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,664 Population 645/sq mi density
$48,700 Median Income $26,213 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $196,188 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
81 Violent Crime/100K 1,112 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,700 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Camden, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,700
35% below
$26,213 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $196,188
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
79% below
1,112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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
65%
Home Value
44%
Rent
71%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $48,700 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,213. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% 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 $196,188. 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 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,112/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,664
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,700
Per Capita$26,213
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$587M
Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$820
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$196,188
Housing Units1,655
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property1,112/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,781/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation435 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Camden was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.