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Calhoun, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
329
Population
139/sq mi density
$133,476
Median Income
$54,106 per capita
$272,800
Home Value
$239,369 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
736
Violent Crime/100K
6,602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
736 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Calhoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 166 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5153°N, 92.3539°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ouachita Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").