LAMap-doton-Calvin, 2004
Calvin’s story
124 years in pictures
Census counts: 232 in 1960, 242 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1949 on.
- 1902Calvin is settled
CalvinLA
A town of 267, settled in 1902.
Population
267
2025 Census estimate · +9.4% since 2020
Median home value
$86K
Census ACS
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
16
A commuter town
Is Calvin a good place to live?
Calvin’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, above both the Louisiana town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 3 of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Calvin. Calvin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
267 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Calvin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Calvin, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthwest Louisiana E M C11.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Calvin Water System19 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Calvin’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWinn Parish Registrar of VotersWinn Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes71410, 7148371410 63% · 71483 37%Census 2020
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 Calvin.
Work & commute
Calvin has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Calvin for work: only 1% work in town. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Calvin, below Louisiana’s towns (20%) but above U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Calvin is $53,000.
1%work in town
| Calvin | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Calvin1%
Winnfield24%
Alexandria7%
Natchitoches6%
Jonesboro4%
22 mi
median commute distance
16
jobs based in Calvin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Calvin’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Winn Parish school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 289 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Calvin, expect mild winters and hot summers
Calvin has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Calvin’s July high is 93°F.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–60°
Spring54–77°
Summer71–92°
Fall54–79°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Calvin faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Calvin.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
3
paid flood claims since 1983
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Calvin is
Calvin beats the Louisiana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Calvin.
| Calvin | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 26% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Calvin | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.3% | 18.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.1% | 12.4% |
Winn Parish Medical Center
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Calvin
17pages on Calvin
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Calvin; the nearest are
Northwestern State University of LouisianaUniversity or college · Public · Natchitoches23.9 mi$8,864 in-state tuitionCentral Louisiana Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexandria49 mi$4,099 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Calvin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Calvin for work
Where Calvin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
16jobs based in Calvin
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Calvin
Village in Louisiana, United States
Calvin is a village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Calvin had a population of 242.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 171 ft
- ZIP code
- 71410
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Calvin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Calvin, LA a good place to live?
Calvin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.