Camdenton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,017 Population 732/sq mi density
$44,800 Median Income $23,090 per capita
$171,600 Home Value $305,416 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
269 Violent Crime/100K 2,715 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,800 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Camdenton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,800
40% below
$23,090 per capita
Home Value
$171,600
39% below
Zillow: $305,416
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
29% below
2,715/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Camdenton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
61%
Rent
71%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camdenton a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Camdenton residents earn a median household income of $44,800 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,090. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camdenton is $171,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,416. Median rent is $821/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Camdenton reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,715/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Camdenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camdenton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,017
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,800
Per Capita$23,090
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty20.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$821
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$305,416
Housing Units1,399
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent269/100K
Property2,715/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,007 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband74.8%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

Camdenton was founded in 1930.
The median home in Camdenton was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (38 miles).
20.3% of the population has a disability.