Arizona · Metropolitan Area
Cameron is a small town in Arizona with a population of 766. Residents earn $45,313 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cameron receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Cameron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cameron is $45,313, 40% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cameron is $58,200, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Cameron enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 35.9% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 64.1% |
| 378% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,313 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,170 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,048 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,330 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,121 |
| County GDP | $10,662M |
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Healthcare | 431 |
| Retail | 562 |
| Manufacturing | 83 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,728 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.41% |
| Commute Time | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $58,200 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $842 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,053 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,151 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,889 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,158 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,728 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.41% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.9% |
| Heart Disease | 9.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 15.4% |
| COPD | 12.7% |
| Stroke | 6.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 25.0% |
| Physical Distress | 22.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 69.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,546/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 431 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 8.5 inches |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,411 ft (1,344 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8532°N, 111.4286°W |
| County FIPS | 04005 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.62 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Total Area | 18.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 431 |
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Retail Stores | 562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |