Living in Calhoun, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Calhoun · Census data 2020–2024

Calhoun has 601 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $52,500 (18% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $113,300, the median rent is $538/month.

Calhoun is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Calhoun at a glance

Population
601
Median age
56.3State: 39.1
Median household income
$52,500State: $63,726
Median home value
$113,300State: $205,600
Median rent
$538/moState: $967
Homeowners
73.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
Average commute
33 min

Is Calhoun a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.

Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 33 minutes.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Calhoun

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Calhoun the median home value is $113,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $940 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Calhoun$113,300
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Calhoun$538
Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Calhoun median household income

The median household income in Calhoun is $52,500 and the income per person is $31,014. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Calhoun$52,500
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Calhoun: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
376
Owner-occupied
73.6%
Renter-occupied
26.4%
Vacant
24.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1962
Average household size
1.88

Calhoun demographics

Population
601
Median age
56.3
Under 18
9.2%
65 and older
32.9%
Households
284
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
9.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Black3.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Calhoun ›

Education in Calhoun

7.5% of adults 25 and older in Calhoun have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Calhoun7.5%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Calhoun

Unemployment rate
4.4%State: 4.9%
Average commute
33 minState: 24 min
Work from home
9.7%
Drive alone
77.5%
Public transit
1.7%
Walk to work
7.6%
Homes with broadband
84.2%

Calhoun vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Calhoun601$52,500$113,300$538
Livermore1,223$40,099$134,600$568
Sacramento317$34,107$75,300$382
Beech Grove291$109,083$170,900—
Island576$54,375$75,000$929
Bremen285$68,125$129,700$624
Slaughters175$35,625$72,100$1,208
Masonville2,887$83,241$230,400—
Sorgho2,960$121,579$275,800—

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Living in Calhoun: FAQ

What is the median household income in Calhoun, KY?

The median household income in Calhoun is $52,500, 18% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Calhoun?

The median home value in Calhoun is $113,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

How much is rent in Calhoun?

The median gross rent in Calhoun is $538 per month, about 29.6% of household income.

Is Calhoun, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 14.4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 33 minutes.

What is the median age in Calhoun?

The median age in Calhoun is 56.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Calhoun?

The average commute to work in Calhoun is 33 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Calhoun?

The unemployment rate in Calhoun is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Calhoun?

7.5% of adults in Calhoun have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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