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Calhoun, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,611
Population
1,053/sq mi density
$51,439
Median Income
$29,119 per capita
$240,700
Home Value
$272,208 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
299
Violent Crime/100K
2,162 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,439 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$240,700 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Calhoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4998°N, 84.9331°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gordon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in |
Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.3").