The Town FilesCampbell, Florida
Community in Osceola County · population 2,610 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $77,200
- Household income
- $40,411
- Jan low / Jul high
- 48° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 64.3
Campbell is a community of 2,610 people in Osceola County, Florida. The median home is worth $77,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Florida towns, easier by car than 91% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 83% of Florida towns.
How Campbell ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Campbell is worth $77,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $40,411, which is more affordable than 98% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,289 a month. 42.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Campbell | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $77,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,289 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $40,411 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 42.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Campbell
| People | Campbell | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 27.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 33.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Campbell
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 48.3°F. About 52.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbell since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 33 deaths and 614 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 7, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 6, 1999.
Severe weather in Osceola County since 1996
Osceola County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Osceola County
Osceola County had 115,837 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,525 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Campbell itself the ACS puts it at 12.9%.
Public schools in Campbell
1 public school with 863 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATER PALMS ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 863 | 18.4 |
Towns near Campbell
- Kissimmee, FL3.6 mi · 79,226 people · home $304,400
- Hunters Creek, FL7.0 mi · 24,433 people · home $450,100
- Celebration, FL7.0 mi · 11,178 people · home $635,000
- Loughman, FL7.4 mi · 5,417 people · home $336,000
- Buenaventura Lakes, FL7.9 mi · 30,251 people · home $327,500
- Southchase, FL9.1 mi · 16,276 people · home $388,800
- Williamsburg, FL9.8 mi · 7,908 people · home $327,700
- Poinciana, FL9.9 mi · 69,309 people · home $290,700
Campbell questions
Is Campbell, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Campbell scores better for retirees than 70% of Florida towns and quieter than 34%. 40.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.3).
How much does a house cost in Campbell?
The median owner-occupied home in Campbell is valued at $77,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,411, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $1,289 a month.
What is the weather like in Campbell?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 48.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Campbell get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campbell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)