CamargoOK
A town of 182, settled in 1892.
Is Camargo a good place to live?
31% of residents live below the poverty line in Camargo, above both Oklahoma’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Camargo. Camargo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
182 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Camargo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Camargo, and how to reach them.
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 Camargo.
Camargo stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
At 89 of 100, Camargo’s FEMA risk score is above both the Oklahoma town median (61 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100).
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Compared with most of Oklahoma and the rest of the country, the median household income in Camargo is lower
Camargo’s median household income is $33,000. Most working residents leave Camargo for work: only 1% work in town. Camargo’s average trip to work is 19 minutes.
| Camargo | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Camargo has four seasons and hot summers
Camargo has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Camargo is 95°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Camargo is
Camargo beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Camargo.
| Camargo | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 34% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Camargo | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.8% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Camargo
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Camargo; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Camargo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
99% of working residents leave Camargo for work
Where Camargo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Camargo
3 notable people were born in Camargo.
About Camargo
City in Oklahoma, United States
Camargo is a town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 193 as of the 2020 United States census, an increase over the 178 reported at the 2010 census, and the figure of 115 reported in 2000.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,939 ft
- ZIP code
- 73835
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Camargo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Camargo, OK a good place to live?
Camargo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Camargo, OK known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Milford Zornes and Eddie Miller.