Cameron, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Barron County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,763 Population 681/sq mi density
$59,444 Median Income $28,306 per capita
$177,100 Home Value $308,580 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,444 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,100 home value, $998/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cameron, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,444
21% below
$28,306 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
37% below
Zillow: $308,580
Median Rent
$998/mo
14% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°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
79%
Home Value
63%
Rent
86%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cameron a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $59,444 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,306. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cameron is $177,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,580. Median rent is $998/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

16.6% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cameron has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,763
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,444
Per Capita$28,306
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,994M
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,100
Rent$998
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$308,580
Housing Units803
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,673/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,078 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Cameron was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.