Calhoun, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17,611 Population 1,053/sq mi density
$51,439 Median Income $29,119 per capita
$240,700 Home Value $274,708 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,439 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$240,700 home value, $785/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Calhoun, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,439
32% below
$29,119 per capita
Home Value
$240,700
15% below
Zillow: $274,708
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Calhoun Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
85%
Rent
67%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calhoun 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 residents earn a median household income of $51,439 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,119. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,241 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calhoun is $240,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,708. Median rent is $785/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

18.3% of adults in Calhoun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calhoun has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,611
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,053/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,439
Per Capita$29,119
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$3,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A
Home Value$240,700
Rent$785
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$274,708
Housing Units6,667
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation680 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Calhoun was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.