At a Glance
Median Income
$42,039
$26,691 per capita
Home Value
$61,700
Zillow: $133,373
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
19.0% smoking rate
How Calion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calion a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calion residents earn a median household income of $42,039 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,691. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,165 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calion is $61,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,373. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
12.1% of adults in Calion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calion has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,039
Per Capita$26,691
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$3,375M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,700
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$133,373
Housing Units267
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation93 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Calion was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.