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Cameron, Texas
Cameron is a city of 5,416 people in Milam County, Texas, founded in 1846.
Why visit Cameron
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. Nathan and Lula Cass House, Milam County Courthouse and Jail, O.J. Thomas Park and The Yards of Cameron.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Cameron
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cameron
Cameron is a city and the county seat of Milam County, Texas, United States. Its population was 5,306 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Cameron, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks22
Dr. Nathan and Lula Cass House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Cameron, Milam County, Texas
Milam County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Cameron, Milam County, Texas
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes8
Cameron Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
206 South Central Avenue, Cameron
Tu-Fr 06:30-14:30; Sa 08:00-14:30
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
2208 West 4th Street, Cameron
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship12
First Baptist Church Cameron
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
400 West Main Street, Cameron
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
102 East 4th Street, Cameron
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
208 West 2nd Street, Cameron
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Cameron
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 43°F | 2.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 57°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 65°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 73°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cameron (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Milam County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
H H Coffield Regional Airport (RCK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Rosebud 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Rogers 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Thorndale 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Hearne 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Little River-Academy 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Holland 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Bartlett 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Caldwell 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Temple 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Belton 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Milam county courthouse, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- All Saints Episcopal Church Cameron Texas 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Cameron Texas Post Office Plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Cameron Texas First United Methodist Church 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Cameron Texas Post Office 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0256 (9900290523), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0251 (9900197424), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0255 (9900290603), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0252 (9900182246), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Dr. Nathan Cass House 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Nathan cass house, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Milam County Texas Courthouse West Elevation 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Oxalis dillenii plant (06), Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall, CC BY 4.0
- Milam County Texas Courthouse Cornerstone, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- St Monicas Catholic Church 2018 (cropped), Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Monicas Catholic Church 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166348 0719251629138 036 RGB1, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166348 0719251629138 036 RGB2, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166347 0719251629044 036 RGB1, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166347 0719251629044 036 RGB2, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
- Wilson Ledbetter Park Cottage 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Wilson Ledbetter Park CWA Plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Wilson Ledbetter Park Entrance Portal 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Wilson Ledbetter Park Iron Bridge 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Wilson Ledbetter Park Geese, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Wilson Ledbetter Park Old Picnic Table, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Wilson Ledbetter Park American Legion Post 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166346 0719251628549 036 RGB1, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166346 0719251628549 036 RGB2, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166345 0719251628456 036 RGB1, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
- RAW 2025 Texas Flood 166345 0719251628456 036 RGB2, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
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