About
Life in Camden
Camden is a community of 10,427 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $49,361, median rent runs about $768 per month, and median home values are around $107,400. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Camden at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
82.9%
of households
Population Growth
-4.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Camden: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Camden, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.7%), and 3.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.1%
of households
Married Couples
33.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Camden
In Camden, rent runs 19% below the AR average, and home values are 43% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$543
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
27.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $110,431 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above AR average
Unemployment in Camden
Unemployment in Ouachita County, which includes Camden, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Camden: Ouachita County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ouachita County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Camden Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Camden residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Camden, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 64 mi
Memorial Field Airport (HOT)
Regional airport · few flights2,783 passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 128% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Camden runs 128% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
750.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,890.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Camden Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
51.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ouachita County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ouachita County, which includes Camden, the most common type is flood, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 20 | Flood | $40,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Flood | $45,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 10 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ouachita County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Union County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 31 miles from Camden) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
51
per year
Moderate Days
71
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Union County, AR (31 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Camden has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.5"
Hot Days/Year
82
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 4.33" |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 4.67" |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 5.43" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 5.36" |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 3.52" |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.11" |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.18" |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 4.80" |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.17" |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 5.47" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Camden
Camden has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Ouachita County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Camden
Camden's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Camden
Camden has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
67 mi awayLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Camden
Public Library Of Camden & Ouachita County
405 Cash Rd, Camden
Cities Near Camden
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Camden FAQ
Is Camden, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Camden's median rent is $768/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,361/year. Median home value is $107,400.
Is Camden, Arkansas safe?⌄
Camden's violent crime rate was 750 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2891 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Camden, Arkansas?⌄
Ouachita County, which includes Camden, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Camden, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Camden is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $768/month and median household income is $49,361/year. The median home value is $107,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Camden, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Camden is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from