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McCamey, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Upton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,550 Population 764/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $26,790 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $193,483 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 397 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

McCamey, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$26,790 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
65% below
Zillow: $193,483
Violent Crime
159/100K
58% below
397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr

How McCamey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McCamey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
35%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCamey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McCamey residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,790. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McCamey is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,483. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

McCamey reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 397/100K.

Education

4.6% of adults in McCamey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McCamey has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,550
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$26,790
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$7,557M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,686

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$193,483
Housing Units889
Rent Burden11.5%

Crime

F
Violent159/100K
Property397/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,947/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,452 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in McCamey was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.