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Calhoun.
About
Life in Calhoun
You're the county seat, so there's a functional downtown with actual infrastructure: Interstate 75 puts Atlanta within an hour and Chattanooga less than an hour away, which matters if you need those bigger job markets or want weekend access to real mountains. The community is diverse—about 17% Latino residents and growing—which shows up in local food and culture, though it's still a small town at heart with under 17,000 people, so you'll actually see the same faces regularly. Summers hit hard with high heat and humidity (humid subtropical climate, year-round rainfall), so don't move here expecting dry summers, but winters are mild and you're not dealing with snow headaches.
Calhoun at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Foreign-Born
10.6%
Broadband Internet
87.4%
of households
Population Growth
+18.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Calhoun: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Calhoun, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.8%), and 22.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
40.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Calhoun
In Calhoun, rent runs 37% below the GA average, and home values are 17% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,871
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $273,982 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Calhoun
Unemployment in Gordon County, which includes Calhoun, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Calhoun: Gordon County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gordon County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Calhoun Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How Calhoun residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Calhoun, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA)
Small hub632k passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Calhoun runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
307.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
2,638.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,999 national, 2022)
Calhoun Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
67.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gordon County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gordon County, which includes Calhoun, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Tornado | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 8 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $127,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 3 | Flash Flood | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $731,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gordon County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Floyd County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Calhoun) is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
108
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Floyd County, GA (22 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Calhoun has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.8"
Hot Days/Year
72
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.99" |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 4.81" |
| Mar | 66°F | 41°F | 4.99" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.46" |
| May | 82°F | 57°F | 3.78" |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 91°F | 68°F | 3.77" |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.42" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.17" |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 5.00" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Calhoun
Calhoun has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Adventhealth Gordon
Acute Care Hospitals
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Calhoun
Calhoun's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Calhoun
Calhoun has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
37 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
39 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
42 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
50 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
60 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Calhoun
Calhoun-Gordon County Library
100 North Park Avenue, Calhoun
Cities Near Calhoun
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Calhoun?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Calhoun FAQ
Is Calhoun, Georgia affordable?⌄
Calhoun's median rent is $873/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,750/year. Median home value is $251,000.
Is Calhoun, Georgia safe?⌄
Calhoun's violent crime rate was 307 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is below the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2639 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Calhoun, Georgia?⌄
Gordon County, which includes Calhoun, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Calhoun, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Calhoun is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $873/month and median household income is $58,750/year. The median home value is $251,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Calhoun, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Calhoun is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from