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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.6").