CalhounLA
A town of 420, settled in 1883.
Is Calhoun a good place to live?
Calhoun’s median household income is $138,000, above both Louisiana’s towns ($56,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). No town among the 162 in Louisiana we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Calhoun. Calhoun has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
420 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Calhoun: who provides what
Calhoun is unincorporated, so Ouachita Parish and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Calhoun.
In Calhoun, the median age runs lower than in the typical Louisiana or U.S. town
At 22.6 years, Calhoun’s median age is against 37.8 years in Louisiana’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Adults 18 to 34 are 53% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 26% of residents (37% statewide). 22% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 27% across Louisiana.
| Calhoun | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.6 years | 37.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 20% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.9 points. Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Calhoun | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.1% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 52.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.6% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.9% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 0% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.2% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.7% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 23.8% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 0% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 22.4% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Calhoun’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Ouachita Parish school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 423 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Calhoun stands out in Louisiana and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.4% of Calhoun working residents work locally. Jobs based in Calhoun grew to 142 in 2023, 50 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Monroe (34%), West Monroe (17%) and Brownsville (5%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Calhoun, expect mild winters and hot summers
Calhoun has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Calhoun is 93°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A typical Calhoun home is worth about $247K
The typical Calhoun home is worth about $247,000, up 0.5% in a year, 16% above the Louisiana typical home.
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
How healthy Calhoun is
Calhoun beats the Louisiana average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of adults binge drink in Calhoun. Among 162 Louisiana towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who have diabetes than Calhoun.
| Calhoun | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 16% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 27% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Calhoun | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.8% | 22.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 74.2% | 78.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Calhoun faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Watson Brake and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Calhoun. Close and well known come first.
16 mi Ancient siteWatson Brake
32 mi MountainDriskill Mountain
17 mi MuseumChennault Aviation and Military Museum
13 mi GardenBiedenharn Museum and Gardens16 mi Zoo & aquariumLouisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
17 mi TheatreDixie Center for the ArtsPhoto credits
Watson Brake: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chennault Aviation and Military Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Biedenharn Museum and Gardens: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dixie Center for the Arts: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything we know about Calhoun
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Calhoun; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Calhoun residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Louisiana.
100% of working residents leave Calhoun for work
Where Calhoun’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Calhoun
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Calhoun, LA a good place to live?
Calhoun has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.