Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Calhoun’s median age is 30.3 years, below both the Illinois town median (40.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Calhoun has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Calhoun beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 230 in 1920, a peak of 267 in 1980, 164 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Calhoun, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Calhoun.
Most working residents leave Calhoun for work: only 0% work in town. At 20 minutes, Calhoun’s average trip to work is against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Calhoun.
| Calhoun | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Calhoun has chilly winters and warm summers. Calhoun’s July high is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Calhoun beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 19% of Calhoun adults binge drink.
| Calhoun | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Calhoun | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.5% | 10.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Calhoun
About 0 of every 100 Calhoun residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Calhoun’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Calhoun is a village in Richland County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Calhoun had a population of 164.
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Calhoun has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.