At a Glance
Median Income
$84,063
$30,820 per capita
Home Value
$51,200
Zillow: $149,643
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calhoun a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $84,063 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,820. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calhoun is $51,200 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,643. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
4.1% of adults in Calhoun hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calhoun has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,063
Per Capita$30,820
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,200
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$149,643
Housing Units92
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,994/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation543 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Calhoun was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.