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Small-town living in Cameron
In rural Northwest Missouri, the small town of Cameron preserves the past with historic downtown buildings and townwide traditions that date to the 1800s. Many events take place in the central square, which has been a gathering place for more than 150 years. Cameron is also home to new houses and a variety of businesses. “There are some big employers in Cameron, but a lot of people also commute to Kansas City and St. Joe,” says Donnie Moss, a Realtor with KC Realtors who has lived in the area since 2001. Some of the top employers include Cameron Regional Medical Center and Crossroads Correctional Center as well as the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, a training center that was converted from a prison in 2024.
One of Cameron's top employers include Cameron Regional Medical Center, providing access to expert specialty care without the need for long-distance travel.
Another big employer in Cameron is Crossroads Correctional Center as well as the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, a training center that was converted from a prison in 2024.
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From modest 1800s homes to countryside estates
With a median sale price of $245,000, single-family homes in Cameron tend to be more affordable than in other nearby cities. “You get a lot more for your money," Moss says. "A property that costs $300,000 in a nice neighborhood in St. Joe is only going to be $225,000 in Cameron.” Houses closer to downtown are typically from the late 1800s to mid-1900s, ranging from $85,000 to $235,000, while homes in town built between the late 1900s and today can sell anywhere from $120,000 to $400,000. Houses out in the country with lots of acreage and surrounding farmland go for $400,000 to nearly $1 million.
Houses closer to downtown Cameron are typically from the late 1800s to mid-1900s and some sport a colonial style.
Cameron houses out in the country may come with lots of acreage and surrounding farmland.
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Stores and restaurants in historic downtown and other parts of Walnut Street
Most community stores and restaurants sit on Walnut Street or Third Street, which intersect in the historic downtown. Retail options include The Cameron Market, which is a longtime local grocery store, and a Walmart farther from downtown. Small businesses include the community butcher shop Steak N Stuff, plus several boutiques, including All My Favorite Things and Farm Girls Fancy Frills Boutique. McCorkle’s, just across from McCorkle Park, is a laid-back pub known for its pork tenderloin. Robyn’s is a few steps away and popular for its catfish. Dino’s Diner, another local favorite, serves homestyle breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Retail options include The Cameron Market, which is a longtime local grocery store in the Cameron area.
McCorkle’s, just across from McCorkle Park in downtown Cameron, is a laid-back pub known for its pork tenderloin.
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Recreational reservoirs and an aquatic center
Four reservoirs supply the town’s drinking water and double as hot spots for recreation. Cameron Reservoir connects to a densely wooded trail that wraps around the reservoir. Folks also enjoy swimming at the outdoor Cameron Aquatic Center, which has two waterslides, a water playground and a lap pool.
McCorkle Park, a 2.5-acre community square, has been a hub for more than 150 years.
Cameron Reservoir connects to a densely wooded trail that wraps around the reservoir.
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Summer concerts at McCorkle Park and a hot air balloon festival
McCorkle Park, a 2.5-acre community square, has been a hub for more than 150 years. The quaint park is shaded by mature trees with plenty of benches. Events are held there throughout the year, including weekly concerts put on by the Cameron Municipal Band, which formed in 1866, and a farmers market. The Firemen’s Memorial honors local volunteers and features a 1928 Studebaker fire truck, occasionally revved up for parades.
Cameron’s Hot Air Affair Balloon Festival is held every spring at Cameron Memorial Airport. The free event features live music, bounce houses and, of course, hot air balloons. “People come from all over to fly balloons or watch them,” says Moss. “I can still see them flying in the air from my house. It’s quite the spectacle.”
Public schools with small class sizes
Students in kindergarten through second grade attend Parkview Elementary School, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche. Cameron Intermediate School and Cameron Veterans Middle School both receive a B, and Cameron High School receives a B-minus. The high school has about 500 students and small class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.
Cameron students in kindergarten through second grade attend Parkview Elementary School, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche.
Cameron Intermediate School receives a B from Niche.
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Less than an hour to Kansas City and St. Joseph
Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 36 intersect in Cameron and connect locals to other nearby cities. It takes about 40 minutes to drive to St. Joseph and 50 minutes to drive to Kansas City. Commuters drive through miles of farmland on both highways. Cameron Memorial Airport is not used for commercial flights; the closest commercial option is Kansas City International Airport.
Cameron commuters drive through miles of farmland on both I-35 and and Route 36 highways.
Cameron Memorial Airport is not used for commercial flights; the closest commercial option is Kansas City International Airport.
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