Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Camden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Camden beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 364 in 1860, a peak of 650 in 1890, 175 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1943 and 2 maps from 1950 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Camden, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Camden.
Half the trips to work are shorter than 22 miles. In Camden, the middle household income is $50,000, below both Missouri’s towns ($62,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Excelsior Springs (21%), Richmond (12%) and Kansas City (12%).
| Camden | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 47 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 14% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Camden, the typical July afternoon high is 88°F, near the Missouri town median (88°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
No violent or property crimes were reported in Camden in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Camden is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
The share of adults in Camden who get no exercise outside work: 32%. Among adults locally, 18% smoke cigarettes and 76% had a checkup this year.
| Camden | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Camden | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.6% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For Camden, the risk rating from FEMA is 59 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 51% come from inland flooding and 21% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Camden; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Camden residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Camden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Camden is a city in southern Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 175 at the 2020 census.
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Camden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.