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Calamus, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County
Calamus, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Calamus a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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 $203,252. 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.
Safety & Crime
Calamus reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 308/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.