At a Glance
Median Income
$63,259
$55,680 per capita
Home Value
$330,400
Zillow: $415,986
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
29.6%
14.9% smoking rate
How Camp Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Camp Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camp Nelson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camp Nelson residents earn a median household income of $63,259 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,680. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 14,758 business establishments, including 731 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camp Nelson is $330,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,986. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
28.2% of adults in Camp Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camp Nelson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population110
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female9% / 91%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,259
Per Capita$55,680
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$25,415M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
B+
Home Value$330,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$415,986
Housing Units402
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation4,863 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Camp Nelson was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 731 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.