Calhoun, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
329 Population 139/sq mi density
$133,476 Median Income $54,106 per capita
$272,800 Home Value $252,502 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,476 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Calhoun, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,476
78% above
$54,106 per capita
Home Value
$272,800
3% below
Zillow: $252,502
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
178%
Home Value
97%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calhoun a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calhoun residents earn a median household income of $133,476 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,106. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calhoun is $272,800 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,502. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Education

16.4% of adults in Calhoun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population329
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,476
Per Capita$54,106
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$252,502
Housing Units289
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,455/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation166 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+44.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Calhoun was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 313 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.