West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Cameron is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 572. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cameron receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Cameron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cameron is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cameron is $63,000, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Cameron experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,791 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,251 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,877 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 682 |
| County GDP | $3,676M |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Retail | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,626 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.58% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $63,000 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $90,847 |
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,626 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.58% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 32.9% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,486/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.1 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8303°N, 80.5701°W |
| County FIPS | 54051 |
Winner: Republican by 50 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Retail Stores | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |