City safety & data profile

CalhounGA

Calhoun, GA is a 16K-resident city in Gordon County with a median household income of $58,750.

Gordon County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Calhoun, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Calhoun has a population larger than 33% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $251,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 67%
By size
$58,750
Median income
$251,000
Median home
14.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Calhoun

Calhoun posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Calhoun area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Calhoun

Where Calhoun income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,750 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Calhoun, GA beyond the headline numbers

Calhoun sits inside Gordon County, Georgia, at roughly 34.50°N, -84.95°W. Population 16,309, $58,750 median household income. Median home value $251,000, median rent $873. Poverty rate 14.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Calhoun's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.8%, then high blood pressure at 38.4%. 1 hospital in/around Calhoun, 3/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Calhoun from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,309
Calhoun
Median Income
$58,750
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$251,000
+10% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Gordon County) - Calhoun's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
59K+7%
Median Income
$63,650+56%
Median Home Value
$222,900+92%
Poverty Rate
12%-43%
Unemployment
3.7%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for Calhoun, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$873/mo
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment 2.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
Work From Home 6.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 65.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.8%
High Blood Pressure
38.4%
Obesity
36%
Physical Inactivity
34.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Current Smoking
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.2%
Diabetes
14.7%
Binge Drinking
14.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.3%
Annual Checkup 75.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Calhoun, GA? ▼
Calhoun, GA has a population of 16,309 people, located in Gordon County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Calhoun? ▼
The median household income in Calhoun, GA is $58,750 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
What is the median home value in Calhoun? ▼
The median home value in Calhoun, GA is $251,000. Median rent is $873/month.
What are the top health concerns in Calhoun? ▼
The top health indicators in Calhoun include Short Sleep Duration (38.8%), High Blood Pressure (38.4%), Obesity (36%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Calhoun? ▼
Calhoun has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Calhoun? ▼
The median age in Calhoun, GA is 36 years. 20.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Calhoun, GA is located in Gordon County, Georgia. With a population of 16K and a $58,750 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Calhoun area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Calhoun's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Gordon County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.