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Calhoun, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · McLean County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
783
Population
1,205/sq mi density
$51,071
Median Income
$26,955 per capita
$106,500
Home Value
$175,046 Zillow
$639
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
3,839 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,071 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Calhoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 395 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5403°N, 87.2590°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").