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Camp Nelson, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Camp Nelson is a small town in California with a population of 110. Residents earn $63,259 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
110 Population 89/sq mi density
$63,259 Median Income $55,680 per capita
$330,400 Home Value
63°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,259 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$330,400 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,259
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $330,400
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.2%
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.6%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Camp Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population110
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female9% / 91%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans73.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,259
Per Capita$55,680
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$25,415M
Commute3 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$330,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units402
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Uninsured6.2%
Smoking14.9%
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation4,863 ft (1,482 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute3 min
Broadband73.0%
Libraries22

Is Camp Nelson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Camp Nelson receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Camp Nelson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Camp Nelson is $63,259, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 3 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Camp Nelson is $330,400, 17% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Camp Nelson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Camp Nelson has a population of 110 with a density of 89 people per square mile. The median age is 65.7 years, 69% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

110
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
65.7yrs
Median Age
69% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 9.1%
Female 90.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Camp Nelson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Camp Nelson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Camp Nelson is $63,259, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 3 minutes.

Income: Camp Nelson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,259
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,680
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,758
County GDP$25,415M

Business (County)

Restaurants731
Healthcare1,016
Retail1,095
Manufacturing237

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,287
22% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time2.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Camp Nelson is $330,400, 17% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,400
17% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units402
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,287
22% above US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Camp Nelson, 29.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 21.4% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Camp Nelson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.6%
8% below US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma9.5%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.6%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep28.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.2%
28% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,159
Dentists1:1,749
Mental Health1:314
Checkup Rate63.7%
Dental Visits57.0%
Premature Death9,206/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access73.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,016
Camp Nelson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.5 inches. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.5 inches
41% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,863 ft (1,482 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates36.1420°N, 118.6107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06107
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
16% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+11.0%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density89/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,016
Restaurants731
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute2.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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