A town of 1,049, settled in 1800. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The 2 things Cameron does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Cameron. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Cameron for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Corning (11%), Erwin (10%) and Bath (10%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Cameron beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Cameron | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 6% |
| More smokers | 18.3% | 11.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.6% | 12.8% |
Cameron has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Harley Mayo Park at Boyd's Corners | 1.5 mi | 46 |
| 2. Cameron State Forest | — | 1,937 |
| 3. Cameron Mills State Forest | — | 533 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Where Cameron’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
Town in New York, United States
Cameron is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population is 898 as of 2020. The town is named after Dugald Cameron, an early settler and land agent of the Pulteney Estate. The Town of Cameron is centrally located in the county, west of the City of Corning.
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