The Town FilesCamden, Arkansas
City in Ouachita County · population 10,612 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,400
- Household income
- $49,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 39.2
Camden is a city of 10,612 people in Ouachita County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $107,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Arkansas towns, better for a vacation home than 89% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 83% of Arkansas towns.
How Camden ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Camden is worth $107,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $49,361, which is more affordable than 77% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $768 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camden | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $768 | $792 |
| Median household income | $49,361 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.9% | — |
Who lives in Camden
| People | Camden | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 84.4% |
Weather in Camden
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 31.2°F. About 53.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camden since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 3, 1982 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 29, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 6, 2001.
Severe weather in Ouachita County since 1996
Ouachita County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | Fire | FM-5676: Bunker Fire |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Ouachita County
Ouachita County had 7,057 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,303 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Camden itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Camden
8 public schools with 2,941 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMDEN FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 693 | 10.7 |
| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 574 | 16.4 |
| CAMDEN FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 470 | 12.1 |
| HARMONY GROVE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 421 | 6.7 |
| HARMONY GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL | K-6 | 413 | 15.9 |
| IVORY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-5 | 261 | 13.7 |
| CAMDEN FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-PK | 109 | — |
| SAU TECH CAREER CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Camden
- East Camden, AR6.6 mi · 798 people · home $110,400
- Smackover, AR15.6 mi · 1,630 people · home $118,600
- Stephens, AR16.3 mi · 770 people · home $70,700
- Bearden, AR17.3 mi · 776 people · home $74,600
- Norphlet, AR20.2 mi · 766 people · home $120,800
- Hampton, AR22.1 mi · 1,181 people · home $91,300
- El Dorado, AR26.4 mi · 17,756 people · home $124,100
- Magnolia, AR29.6 mi · 11,162 people · home $169,300
Camden questions
Is Camden, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camden scores better for retirees than 38% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 38%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Camden?
The median owner-occupied home in Camden is valued at $107,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,361, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $768 a month.
What is the weather like in Camden?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Camden get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 3, 1982. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)