Cameron County , Louisiana

Population: 5,222 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $72,500 Home $183,300
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 5,222 residents, Cameron County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike.

$72,500
Median Income
household
$183,300
Home Value
median
N/A
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $72,500
Per Capita Income $33,846
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Median Home Value $183,300
Owner Occupied 96.9%
Renter Occupied 3.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 5,222
Median Age 43 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 15.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

36.3%
Obesity
10.6%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
35.5%
High Blood Pressure
26.4%
No Physical Activity
29.6%
Depression
38.5%
Insufficient Sleep
78.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 33.7  ·  34th national percentile

🌊 Flood
84.60
🌪️ Tornado
26.69
🌀 Hurricane
82.14
🔥 Wildfire
86.55
❄️ Winter Storm
3.91
🌍 Earthquake
10.40
☀️ Drought
61.45

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