At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$39,726 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $154,389
Median Rent
$475/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calumet a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.0% (11% above 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.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population131
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$39,726
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$475
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$154,389
Housing Units68
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,441 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Calumet was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.