McCamey is a small town of 1,691 in Texas, with a median household income of $44,492
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
McCamey stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McCamey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McCamey 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: 93.1
McCamey's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McCamey costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
McCamey, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,358
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,492
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McCamey's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.0 /100k
Property Crime
574.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McCamey is served primarily by MCCAMEY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McCamey, TX
National Avg
School District
MCCAMEY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McCamey sees average highs of 60.5°F in January
and 96.3°F in July,
with 14.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
McCamey's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McCamey roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,800 and median rent is $1,358/month.
McCamey's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 574.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McCamey are operated by MCCAMEY ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 5.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McCamey, TX has a population of 1,691, a median household income of $44,492, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
McCamey averages 60.5°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.8 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McCamey, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79752.
The population of McCamey, Texas is 1,691 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McCamey: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $82,800, median household income $44,492, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCamey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
