At a Glance
Median Income
$59,444
$28,306 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
Zillow: $289,108
Median Rent
$998/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
238/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 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?
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 $59,444 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,306. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% 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 $289,108. 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.
Safety & Crime
Cameron reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 238/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,763
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,444
Per Capita$28,306
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,994M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,100
Rent$998
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$289,108
Housing Units803
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property238/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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