Northern Missouri
Cameron straddles the DeKalb-Clinton county line
The city of Cameron extends across the DeKalb-Clinton county line, so a Cameron address does not by itself tell you which county handles your property records, taxes, and county services.
Cameron sits on the eastern edge of DeKalb County and extends across the line into Clinton County. That matters for paperwork.
A Cameron mailing address does not by itself tell you which county assesses the property, sends the tax bill, or holds the deed and voter record. Two properties in the same town can fall under different county courthouses depending on which side of the line they sit.
If you live in or are buying in Cameron, confirm the parcel’s county first. DeKalb County business points to Maysville. Clinton County business points to Plattsburg. County assessor offices and parcel records are the source to confirm a specific address.
That small check can save a surprisingly frustrating errand. A tax receipt, deed search, emergency-management contact, or county office call may be correct for one Cameron address and wrong for another a few streets away.
References
More from DeKalb County: browse every local note for the county.
Last checked against the sources above: June 15, 2026.