At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$25,978 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $152,516
Median Rent
$725/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
5,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cameron a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,978. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cameron is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,516. Median rent is $725/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Cameron reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,429/100K.
Education
4.7% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cameron has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$25,978
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$725
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$152,516
Housing Units144
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent430/100K
Property5,429/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation496 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cameron was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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