1939 · Miner's home. Cambria, Illinois · Library of Congress
Cambria’s story
Cambria in pictures
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
CambriaIL
A town of 1,300. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
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Population
1,300
+22.6% since 2010
Median home value
$144K
Census ACS
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
36.5
years
Jobs based here
373
A commuter town
What makes Cambria stand out
The thing Cambria does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Cambria has grown 22.6% since 2010
1,228 people in 2010; 1,300 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cambria. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesStrong wind
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Cambria
Most working residents leave Cambria for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Carbondale (22%), Marion (19%) and Herrin (8%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Cambria4%
Carbondale22%
Marion19%
Herrin8%
Carterville3%
8 mi
median commute distance
373
jobs based in Cambria
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Who lives here
More young adults than Illinois overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 18 to 34 are 34% of residents (23% statewide); children under 18 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois.
36.5median age · IL 39
CambriaIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
27%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school28%
Some college31%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate10%
| Cambria | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.3% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 26.7% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.1% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.4% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.6% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.8% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.4% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.5% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.7% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Cambria has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring46–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–69°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
1.1% of Cambria is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
1.1%conserved
1.1%
conserved · 11 of 934 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cambria City Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Cambria beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better25 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Cambria | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.1% | 10.3% |
Herrin Hospital
5.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
42nd
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Cambria sell for about $214K
$214Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Small town
1,300 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CartervilleCambria
About Cambria
Village in Illinois, United States
Cambria is a village in northwestern Williamson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cambria had a population of 1,505.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,505
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 427 ft
- ZIP code
- 62915
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