Camden Library (Michigan), 2022
Camden Township’s story
189 years in pictures
Census counts: 191 in 1880, 496 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2022 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1837Camden Township is founded
Camden TownshipMI
Population
2,075
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$252K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
32.1
years
Jobs based here
128
A commuter town
Is Camden Township a good place to live?
The best of Camden Township’s subject grades is an A− for history; the weakest is a D− for incomes. 32% of residents live below the poverty line in Camden Township, above both Michigan’s towns (8.9%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 26 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score lower on incomes. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 94% of the country. Camden Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Camden Township stand out
Where Camden Township beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
0historic places
HistoryA−
Founded in 1837
A long history
A history going back 189 years.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| Widest gap | Camden Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.3% | 10.2% |
Worth knowing · HealthD
Trails MI on 20 of 32 CDC measures, beats it on none
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Camden Township for work
Where Camden Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
128jobs based in Camden Township
3%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Camden Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Camden Township is from typical.
Jobs & income$52K median household incomeD−Open →HealthHillsdale Hospital 13 miles awayDOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingHomes are easier to afford than in most townsBOpen →SchoolsBehind 53% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.9 of 20; 13.7% of households have no car; 9.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 3% conserved landC−Open →HistoryAhead of most towns comparedA−Open →Civic life1.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Camden Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Camden Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCamden water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers84% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Camden Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCamden Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP codes49232, 49255, 4927449232 53% · 49255 39% · 49274 8%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Camden Township.
HealthD
Camden Township stands out in Michigan and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
40% of Camden Township adults have obesity. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Camden Township.
6%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Camden Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Camden Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.3% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.2% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 23% | 14.6% |
Hillsdale Hospital
13 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
Camden Township has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Camden Township’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. Just 3% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Employers in Camden Township added 37 jobs between 2011 and 2021, to 128. The top destinations are Hillsdale (8%), Ann Arbor (6%) and Fremont (5%).
3%work in town
| Camden Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Camden Township3%
Hillsdale8%
Ann Arbor6%
Fremont5%
Coldwater4%
23 mi
median commute distance
128
jobs based in Camden Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 51% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Camden Township has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
On expected storm and flood damage, Camden Township sits below nearly three quarters of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 53% come from inland flooding and 19% from tornadoes.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Camden Township’s year
Summer afternoons peak near 82° in July, and January nights bottom out around 16°; snowfall runs to about 39 inches a winter. Camden Township brings chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring37–58°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–61°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B
A typical Camden Township home is worth about $252K
Home values are up 5.6% over the year to September 2026. Camden Township’s median rent stands at $882 a month. Also worth knowing: in Camden Township, 83% of households are owner-occupiers.
$252KZillow home value
| Camden Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $882 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Camden Township$252K
Michigan$264K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC−
Conservation land takes up 3.2% of Camden Township
Count the trails in 4 parks and preserves and they come to 0.4 miles. Parks and preserves in Camden Township: 4, covering 12 acres.
3.2%conserved
3.2%
conserved · 858 of 27,099 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Montgomery Village Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Camden Community Field | — | 4 |
| 3. Long Lake Public Access | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 25 attractions →Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Camden Township. Close and well known come first.
14 mi Theme parkFun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo
31 mi MuseumAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
37 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic39 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
39 mi GardenHidden Lake Gardens
15 mi GardenSlayton Arboretum
31 mi MuseumAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum37 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic39 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo39 mi GardenHidden Lake Gardens15 mi GardenSlayton ArboretumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum: Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cuppysfriend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hidden Lake Gardens: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Slayton Arboretum: Brother Atticus, CC0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Camden Township
18pages on Camden Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Camden Township
Hillsdale CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hillsdale14.3 mi$33,189 tuitionTrine UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Angola, IN14.7 mi$36,560 tuitionTrine University-Regional/Non-Traditional CampusesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Angola, IN14.7 mi$7,176 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Camden Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Camden Township
Village in Michigan, United States
Camden is a village in Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 496 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Camden Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft
- ZIP code
- 49232
Camden Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Camden Township.
Clear Lake TownshipReading TownshipNorthwest TownshipCalifornia TownshipAmboy TownshipCamden Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Township | — | — | B | — | B− | D |
| Reading Township | — | — | B | — | B− | D |
| California Township | — | — | B | — | B | D |
| Amboy Township | — | — | B | — | C | D− |
Camden Township, Reading Township, California Township and Amboy Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Camden Township, Reading Township, California Township and Amboy Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Camden Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Camden Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Camden Township, MI expensive?
That is 3.9 years of the area's median household income ($64,242 across the Hillsdale, MI area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.