Clay Pot with a Face, 2008
Campbell’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1882Campbell is settled
CampbellMO
Photo: Public domain · Public domain
Population
1,489
2025 Census estimate · −6.2% since 2020
Typical home
$81K
−2.9% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
34.8
years
Jobs based here
560
Balanced
Is Campbell a good place to live?
The best of Campbell’s subject grades is an A for cost of living; the weakest is a D− for incomes. 31% of residents live below the poverty line in Campbell, above both the Missouri town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 38 of Missouri’s 419 towns score lower on incomes. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 96% of the country. Campbell Commercial Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Campbell has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Campbell stand out
Where Campbell beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A shrinking town
Campbell has shrunk 24% since 2010
1,992 counted in 2010 and 1,605 in 2020; an estimated 1,489 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Campbell grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Missouri), ordered by how far Campbell is from typical.
Jobs & income$50K median household incomeD−Open →HealthPiggott Community Hospital 10.1 miles awayD−Open →Cost of livingAOpen →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listDOpen →SchoolsBehind 70% of Missouri districts on tests and graduationCOpen →SafetyB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.1 of 20; 7.5% of households have no car; 2.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailC+Open →History1 place on the National Register; 3 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 34.8; 9% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Campbell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Campbell, and how to reach them.
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCampbell PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Campbell’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDunklinDunklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2015
ZIP code6393363933 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Campbell.
HousingCost of living grade A
Campbell’s typical home value is about $81K
The typical Campbell home is worth about $81,000, down 2.9% in a year, 70% below the Missouri typical home. At $641 a month, Campbell’s median rent is against $971 a month in Missouri’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
$81KZillow home value
| Campbell | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $641 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Campbell$81K
Missouri$265K
−2.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthD−
For health, Campbell earns a D−
40% of adults get no exercise outside work in Campbell. Campbell beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Campbell.
4%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Campbell | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 22% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Campbell | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.3% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.2% | 8% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 40.2% | 28.8% |
Piggott Community Hospital
10.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Earthquakes leads a very high hazard risk in Campbell
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingHeat waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB+
Less crime per resident in Campbell than in 66% of U.S. towns
Campbell’s violent crime rate is 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
66%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
| Campbell | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8 per 1,000 residents | 12.5 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Campbell0.7
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Campbell8
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
66th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Campbell stands out in Missouri and nationally: a typical July afternoon there is hotter
The July high in Campbell is 90°F. Campbell has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–48°
Spring49–70°
Summer69–89°
Fall49–71°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
Campbell has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Campbell for work: only 10% work in town. Jobs based in Campbell fell to 560 in 2023, 167 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Poplar Bluff (11%), Malden (8%) and Kennett (7%).
10%work in town
| Campbell | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 13% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Campbell10%
Poplar Bluff11%
Malden8%
Kennett7%
Dexter6%
23 mi
median commute distance
560
jobs based in Campbell
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 57% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC+
Campbell has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Walker McCutchen Jim Morris Park, at 21 acres.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 895 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Walker McCutchen Jim Morris Park | 0.5 mi | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Campbell
20pages on Campbell
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 70% of MO districtsSafetyB+0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthD−Better than MO on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$81K typical home · down 2.9% in a yearWork & commuteD−$50K median household income · 560 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 81% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Campbell; the nearest are
Three Rivers CollegeCommunity college · Public · Poplar Bluff27.7 mi$4,950 in-state tuitionArkansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Jonesboro, AR56.2 mi$8,090 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Campbell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Small town
1,489 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Famous people from Campbell
3 notable people were born in Campbell.
About Campbell
City in Missouri, United States
Campbell is a city in northern Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,605 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 315 ft
- ZIP code
- 63933
- Area code
- 573
Questions about Campbell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Campbell, MO expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Campbell, MO known for?
3 notable people were born here, including April Scott and Jake Crawford.