The Town FilesCamden, Ohio
Village in Preble County · population 1,989 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,400
- Household income
- $49,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.4
Camden is a village of 1,989 people in Preble County, Ohio. The median home is worth $117,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 89% of Ohio towns.
How Camden ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Camden is worth $117,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $49,063, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camden | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $894 | $914 |
| Median household income | $49,063 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Camden
| People | Camden | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Camden
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camden since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1961 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 2, 2009.
Severe weather in Preble County since 1996
Preble County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Preble County
Preble County had 11,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,740 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Camden itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Camden
3 public schools with 1,309 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Shawnee Elementary School | PK-4 | 514 | 16.1 |
| Preble Shawnee Middle School | 5-8 | 432 | 18.8 |
| Preble Shawnee High School High School | 9-12 | 363 | 13.0 |
Towns near Camden
- Lake Lakengren, OH4.2 mi · 3,387 people · home $211,400
- Gratis, OH6.2 mi · 842 people · home $154,600
- Eaton, OH7.9 mi · 8,375 people · home $148,200
- West Alexandria, OH9.5 mi · 1,334 people · home $154,300
- Darrtown, OH9.7 mi · 514 people · home $211,000
- West College Corner, IN10.4 mi · 545 people · home $121,200
- Oxford, OH10.5 mi · 23,035 people · home $238,000
- Seven Mile, OH11.5 mi · 712 people · home $164,100
Camden questions
Is Camden, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camden scores better for retirees than 44% of Ohio towns and quieter than 89%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Camden?
The median owner-occupied home in Camden is valued at $117,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,063, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in Camden?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 16.1 inches of snow.
Does Camden get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1961. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)