Camdenton is a small town of 3,979 in Missouri, with a median household income of $45,833
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Camdenton 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 Camdenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Camdenton 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: 91.5
Camdenton's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Camdenton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Camdenton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$772
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Camdenton's violent crime rate is 220.2 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
220.2 /100k
Property Crime
2690.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Camdenton is served primarily by CAMDENTON R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Camdenton, MO
National Avg
School District
CAMDENTON R-III
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Camdenton sees average highs of 44.0°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Camdenton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Camdenton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,000 and median rent is $772/month.
Camdenton's violent crime rate is 220.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2690.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Camdenton are operated by CAMDENTON R-III.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Camdenton, MO has a population of 3,979, a median household income of $45,833, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Camdenton averages 44.0°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Camdenton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65020.
The population of Camdenton, Missouri is 3,979 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Camdenton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $156,000, median household income $45,833, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Camdenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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