At a Glance
Median Income
$57,126
$24,767 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
Zillow: $253,163
Median Rent
$942/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
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?
C+
2.8 / 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 $57,126 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,767. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cameron is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,163. Median rent is $942/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Cameron reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 914/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cameron has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,385
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,028/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,126
Per Capita$24,767
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$942
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$253,163
Housing Units1,958
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property914/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation409 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Cameron was founded in 1846.
The median home in Cameron was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.