At a Glance
Median Income
$40,833
$29,133 per capita
Home Value
$102,600
Zillow: $128,970
Median Rent
$645/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.5% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calumet residents earn a median household income of $40,833 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,133. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calumet is $102,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,970. Median rent is $645/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
8.9% of adults in Calumet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calumet has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$29,133
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,600
Rent$645
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$128,970
Housing Units158
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,378 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Calumet was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.