The Town FilesCameron, Missouri
City in Clinton County · population 8,513 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $193,500
- Household income
- $61,791
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.1
Cameron is a city of 8,513 people in Clinton County, Missouri. The median home is worth $193,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better transit than 87% of Missouri towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Missouri towns.
How Cameron ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cameron is worth $193,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $61,791, which is more affordable than 31% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cameron | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $855 |
| Median household income | $61,791 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Cameron
| People | Cameron | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Cameron
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 39.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cameron since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 29, 2004 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on September 10, 1984.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 4,455 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,055 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Cameron itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Cameron
5 public schools with 1,629 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKVIEW ELEM. | PK-2 | 481 | 14.6 |
| CAMERON HIGH | 9-12 | 473 | 13.1 |
| CAMERON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 356 | 13.7 |
| CAMERON VETERANS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 319 | 12.3 |
| WESTERN MO CORRECTIONAL CENTER | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Cameron
- Lawson, MO21.5 mi · 2,541 people · home $186,000
- Kearney, MO27.7 mi · 10,404 people · home $298,400
- Excelsior Springs, MO27.9 mi · 10,553 people · home $186,800
Cameron questions
Is Cameron, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cameron scores better for retirees than 32% of Missouri towns and quieter than 42%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Cameron?
The median owner-occupied home in Cameron is valued at $193,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,791, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Cameron?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.1 inches of precipitation a year and 14.2 inches of snow.
Does Cameron get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cameron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 29, 2004. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)