At a Glance
Median Income
$45,313
$21,170 per capita
Home Value
$58,200
Zillow: $650,799
Median Rent
$842/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.6%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
30.1% smoking rate
How Cameron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cameron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cameron 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
Cameron residents earn a median household income of $45,313 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,170. The unemployment rate stands at 18.6% (417% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,121 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cameron is $58,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,799. Median rent is $842/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
8.0% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cameron has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population766
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,313
Per Capita$21,170
Unemployment18.6%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$10,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,200
Rent$842
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$650,799
Housing Units302
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking30.1%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death11,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain6.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation4,411 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute35 min
Broadband31.3%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Cameron was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.