What are the schools like in Camanche, IA?

Camanche is served primarily by Camanche Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Camanche?

The median household income in Camanche, IA is $65,090 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Camanche, IA?

Camanche has an average high temperature of 29.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

Camanche, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Camanche, IA affordable or expensive?

Camanche's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Camanche is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,800 and the median rent is $793 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Camanche, IA?

Camanche has a violent crime rate of 198.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 637.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Camanche, IA a Good Place to Live?

Camanche is a small town of 4,546 in Iowa, with a median household income of $65,090 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Camanche stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Camanche is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Camanche city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.0

Camanche's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Camanche costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Camanche, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$793	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,090	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Camanche's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.0 /100k

Property Crime

637.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Camanche is served primarily by Camanche Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Camanche, IA	National Avg
School District	Camanche Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Camanche sees average highs of 29.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Camanche, IA
Average High — January	29.4°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.2"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Camanche, IA	National Avg
Population	4,546	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Albany, IL 3 mi Clinton, IA 4 mi Low Moor, IA 4 mi Fulton, IL 8 mi Cordova, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Camanche

Camanche, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52730

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camanche, IA affordable or expensive?

Camanche's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Camanche roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,800 and median rent is $793/month.

What is the crime rate in Camanche, IA?

Camanche's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 637.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Camanche?

Public schools in Camanche are operated by Camanche Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Camanche, IA a good place to live?

Camanche, IA has a population of 4,546, a median household income of $65,090, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Camanche?

Camanche averages 29.4°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Camanche?

Camanche, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52730.

What is the population of Camanche?

The population of Camanche, Iowa is 4,546 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Camanche?

Key numbers for living in Camanche: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $169,800, median household income $65,090, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Camanche side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.