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Cameron, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,721 Population 1,271/sq mi density
$56,090 Median Income $23,424 per capita
$178,300 Home Value $239,084 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
331 Violent Crime/100K 1,778 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,090 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$178,300 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cameron, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,090
25% below
$23,424 per capita
Home Value
$178,300
37% below
Zillow: $239,084
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
331/100K
13% below
1,778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
63%
Rent
90%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cameron 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

Cameron residents earn a median household income of $56,090 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,424. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cameron is $178,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,084. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 23.1% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Cameron reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,778/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cameron has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,721
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,090
Per Capita$23,424
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty9.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,300
Rent$1,042
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$239,084
Housing Units3,157
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent331/100K
Property1,778/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault300/100K
Burglary165/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,043 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.7%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Cameron was founded in 1830.
The median home in Cameron was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (40 miles).
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.