Calhoun, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan Area

Calhoun is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 329. Residents earn $133,476 per year, which is 78% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
329 Population 139/sq mi density
$133,476 Median Income $54,106 per capita
$272,800 Home Value $239,369 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,476 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,800 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,476
78% higher than US avg
Home Value $272,800
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Calhoun Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population329
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,476
Per Capita$54,106
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,307M

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$239,369

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation166 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
CommuteN/A
Broadband84.0%
Libraries11

Is Calhoun a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calhoun receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Calhoun stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calhoun is $133,476, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Calhoun among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calhoun is $272,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Calhoun enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Calhoun has a population of 329 with a density of 139 people per square mile. The median age is 22.7 years, 42% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83%).

Population

329
Total Population
139
People / sq mi
22.7yrs
Median Age
42% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Calhoun vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.2%
2% above US avg
Spanish19.8%
48% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Calhoun vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calhoun is $133,476, which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Calhoun vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,476
78% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,106
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$62,620

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,397
County GDP$9,307M

Business (County)

Restaurants313
Healthcare662
Retail639
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,176
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Calhoun is $272,800, 3% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $239,369.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,800
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$239,369

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,176
9% below US avg
Effective Rate1.16%
In Calhoun, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Calhoun vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate79.0%
Premature Death13,455/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.1/10
Exercise Access75.7%
Healthcare Facilities662

Crime Rates: Calhoun vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35

Safety Score

Calhoun has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.6 inches
51% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation166 ft (51 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates32.5153°N, 92.3539°W
County FIPS22073
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.9-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.3%
D 35.5%

Winner: Republican by 27.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.48
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density139/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities662
Restaurants313
Retail Stores639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home7.3%

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