Cameron, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,721 Population 1,271/sq mi density
$56,090 Median Income $23,424 per capita
$178,300 Home Value $250,131 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
410 Violent Crime/100K 1,567 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,090 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$178,300 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density1,271/sq mi
Coordinates39.7403°N, 94.2411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 149 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 144 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 99 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 104 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 81 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 137 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 16 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 60 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 90 km 2
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 78 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 58 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 92 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 54 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 72 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 76 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 96 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 39 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 96 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 96 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 95 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 94 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Cameron has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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