At a Glance
Median Income
$40,625
$26,790 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
Zillow: $193,483
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
18.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCamey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.5% (3% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,550
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$26,790
Unemployment3.5%
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%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.