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Cameron, WV

Cameron, WV.

Population: 1,801 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cameron, WV is $93,547 — up 4.1% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$93,547

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$93,547
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+10.9%
10-year appreciation
+71.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$93,547
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$93,000
For-sale inventory
6
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$822/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,009/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.4 : 1
Schools include
Cameron Elementary School, Cameron High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
33
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hanlin-Allied-Olin (13 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
Annual snowfall
27.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
81

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,502
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,286

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (35 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Marshall County Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
EAST OHIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL, TRINITY MEDICAL CTR EAST &TRINITY MEDICAL CTR WEST, HARRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-36 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
54.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$768
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
35.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,416
Average weekly wage
$1,346
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CameronState medianUS median
Typical home value$93,547$146,801$288,527
Median annual property tax$768$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cameron, WV?
$93,547.
What is typical rent in Cameron, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,009/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cameron, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide.
Is Cameron, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cameron, WV. 33 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cameron, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cameron, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cameron, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cameron, WV?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cameron, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cameron, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cameron, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cameron

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