At a Glance
Median Income
$36,964
$15,914 per capita
Home Value
$82,200
Zillow: $100,883
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.3% smoking rate
How Calvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calvin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calvin residents earn a median household income of $36,964 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,914. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 345 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calvin is $82,200 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,883. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
3.0% of adults in Calvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calvin has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,964
Per Capita$15,914
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$100,883
Housing Units67
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,958/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation160 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Calvin was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.