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Introduction to Cameron, Missouri
Cameron, Missouri is located 32 miles E of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and is 47 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Clinton county and is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Cameron is 8,312.
Cameron History
Isaac Baldwin was among the first settlers to arrive in the region in 1830. Samuel McCorkle platted the city in 1855. Cameron was named after the maiden name of Samuel McCorkle’s wife, Malinda Cameron. In the early years, the city was a major stopping point for the Mormons traveling to historical sites.
Cameron and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Cameron
A wide variety of recreational facilities are offered at the Beaver Park, McCorkle Park, and Earl Park. The local churches boast of beautiful architecture and are worth paying a visit to. The Cameron Veterans Memorial Golf Course offers excellent facilities for the enjoyment of the game. Besides, one can plan a family picnic at the Recreation Park. The Four County Plaza offers some amazing deals and is frequented both by residents and visitors.
Cameron Transportation
Kansas City International Airport offers air transportation facilities to the city.
Cameron Higher Education
Higher educational facilities are offered by the Missouri Western State College, Metropolitan Community College, Park University, and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Cameron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Cameron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income |  |  |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Cameron Hotels & Travel Cameron hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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