Calhoun City, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,804 Population 764/sq mi density
$45,439 Median Income $23,440 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $107,020 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,439 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $582/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Calhoun City, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,439
40% below
$23,440 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
70% below
Zillow: $107,020
Median Rent
$582/mo
50% below
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Calhoun City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Calhoun City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
30%
Rent
50%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calhoun City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calhoun City residents earn a median household income of $45,439 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,440. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calhoun City is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,020. Median rent is $582/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

12.1% of adults in Calhoun City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calhoun City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,804
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,439
Per Capita$23,440
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$745

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$582
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$107,020
Housing Units843
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation294 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Calhoun City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.