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Cameron, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marshall County County
Cameron, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Cameron a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cameron residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,791. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 682 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cameron is $63,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,847. Median rent is $696/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Cameron reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 876/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Cameron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cameron has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.