At a Glance
Median Income
$66,667
$27,307 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
Zillow: $167,087
Median Rent
$425/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
15.8% smoking rate
How Callender Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Callender's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Callender a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Callender residents earn a median household income of $66,667 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,307. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Callender is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,087. Median rent is $425/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
10.1% of adults in Callender hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Callender has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population381
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,667
Per Capita$27,307
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$425
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$167,087
Housing Units169
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation1,149 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Callender was founded in 1867.
The median home in Callender was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.