At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$29,807 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
Zillow: $222,379
Median Rent
$625/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.1% smoking rate
How Calamus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calamus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calamus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calamus residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,807. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calamus is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,379. Median rent is $625/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
18.2% of adults in Calamus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calamus has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$29,807
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$625
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$222,379
Housing Units161
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation700 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Calamus was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.