At a Glance
Median Income
$57,614
$31,834 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $183,891
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.0% 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+
3.5 / 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 $57,614 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,834. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cameron is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,891. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
4.6% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cameron has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,614
Per Capita$31,834
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$183,891
Housing Units139
Rent Burden20.3%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation774 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cameron was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.