Cameron, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
309 Population 207/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $25,978 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $166,522 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cameron, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$25,978 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
74% below
Zillow: $166,522
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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
67%
Home Value
26%
Rent
62%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cameron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,978. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above 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 $166,522. 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.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population309
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$25,978
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$725
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$166,522
Housing Units144
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
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.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.