Calhoun, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

369 Population 377/sq mi density

$37,143 Median Income $22,634 per capita

$52,800 Home Value $260,156 Zillow

$544 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$37,143 median income, 10.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$52,800 home value, $544/mo rent

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Calhoun, MO

At a Glance

Median Income

$37,143

51% below

$22,634 per capita

Home Value

$52,800

81% below

Zillow: $260,156

Median Rent

$544/mo

53% below

26.5% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

9.0%

73% below

83.3% high school+

Unemployment

10.6%

194% above

19.8% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

37.8%

18% above

19.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

54°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

49%

Home Value

19%

Rent

47%

Poverty

160%

Bachelor's

27%

Unemployment

294%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calhoun a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calhoun residents earn a median household income of $37,143 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,634. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calhoun is $52,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,156. Median rent is $544/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

9.0% of adults in Calhoun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 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 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population369

Median Age38.2 yrs

Density377/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born0.3%

Veterans10.3%

Economy

Median Income$37,143

Per Capita$22,634

Unemployment10.6%

Poverty19.8%

Housing

A+

Home Value$52,800

Rent$544

Ownership78.3%

Zillow$260,156

Housing Units159

Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity37.8%

Diabetes10.6%

Smoking19.9%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Rain44.4 in/yr

Elevation794 ft

Education

Bachelor's+9.0%

High School+83.3%

Graduate+1.6%

School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute29 min

Broadband87.7%

EV Stations6

Did You Know?

The median home in Calhoun was built in 1967.

The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (29 miles).

21.7% of the population has a disability.