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Camdenton, MO
City in Camden County, Missouri.
Population
4,023
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
733
ZIP codes
0
Camdenton and its ZIP codes
Camdenton at a glance
- Camdenton is about 8.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 176th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $54,375 a year, 23% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,500 (24% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Local data for Camdenton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camdenton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,375
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (755), Irish Americans (606), Mexican Americans (431).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Camden County. PPP loans are for Camdenton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,255
17,781 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$387M
FY 2026, $9,046 per person
How people get to work
Camdenton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.9%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camdenton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
666
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
224
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camdenton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Camdenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Linn CreekCity | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| FriedenswaldVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| MontrealCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| Osage BeachCity | 9.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Sunrise BeachVillage | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Macks CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Village of Four SeasonsVillage | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| LaurieCity | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| LakesideCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BrumleyTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake OzarkCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| BagnellTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Climax SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| StoutlandCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Bennett SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| Gravois MillsTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camdenton, MO in?
- Camdenton is in Camden County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Camdenton, MO?
- About 4,023 people live in Camdenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camdenton?
- Nearby places include Linn Creek (3.9 mi), Friedenswald (4.2 mi), Montreal (9 mi), Osage Beach (9.5 mi), Sunrise Beach (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023