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Calumet, IA
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Calumet, IA
At a Glance
How Calumet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calumet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Calumet a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Calumet residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,726. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calumet is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,389. Median rent is $475/month, with 22.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Calumet reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,181/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Calumet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calumet has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.