Calhoun City, Mississippi, 2014
Calhoun City’s story
119 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2014.
- 1907Calhoun City is settled
Calhoun CityMS
A town of 1,459, settled in 1907.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,459
2025 Census estimate · −4.9% since 2020
Typical home
$106K
+9.2% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
47.7
years
Jobs based here
405
A commuter town
Is Calhoun City a good place to live?
The best of Calhoun City’s subject grades is an A− for cost of living; the weakest is a D− for health. 28% of residents are 65 or older in Calhoun City, above both the Mississippi town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). The median household income is $40K, and 16% of residents live below the poverty line. Only 1 of the 97 Mississippi towns we compare have a lower median rent than Calhoun City. Calhoun City's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 94% of U.S. towns. Calhoun City has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Calhoun City stand out
Where Calhoun City beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A shrinking town
Calhoun City has shrunk 18% since 2010
1,774 counted in 2010 and 1,533 in 2020; an estimated 1,459 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Calhoun City grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Mississippi), ordered by how far Calhoun City is from typical.
HealthBMH-Calhoun 0.7 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeDOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 7.3% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →History5 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 47.7; 8% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Calhoun City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Calhoun City, and how to reach them.
PowerDelta Electric Power Assn12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMacedonia Water AssociationNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Calhoun City’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personMississippi has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCalhoun County RegistrarCalhoun County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3891638916 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Calhoun City.
HealthD−
Health in Calhoun City trails 96% of U.S. towns
Calhoun City beats the Mississippi average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 51% of Calhoun City adults have high blood pressure, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 45% and U.S. towns at 35%. 20% of adults have diabetes in Calhoun City.
4%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Calhoun City | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 45% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 27% | 19% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
1 better13 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Calhoun City | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.8% | 13.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.2% | 18.5% |
BMH-Calhoun
0.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB−
Calhoun City’s public schools trail 55% of Mississippi districts
Its public schools are run by the Calhoun County School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Calhoun City High School, with 379 students.
45%of MS districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun City ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 235 | C+ |
| Calhoun City High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 5–12 | Grades 5–12 | 379 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade A−
Calhoun City’s typical home value is about $106K
The typical Calhoun City home is worth about $106,000, up 9.2% in a year, 45% below the Mississippi typical home.
$106KZillow home value
Typical home value
Calhoun City$106K
Mississippi$195K
+9.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Calhoun City has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Calhoun City for work: only 9% work in town. The average trip to work in Calhoun City is 31 minutes. Jobs based in Calhoun City grew to 405 in 2023, 23 more than in 2013.
9%work in town
| Calhoun City | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $40,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.5% | 19% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Calhoun City9%
Houston6%
Oxford6%
Bruce6%
Tupelo4%
37 mi
median commute distance
405
jobs based in Calhoun City
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 25% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Calhoun City has mild winters and hot summers
Calhoun City has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Calhoun City’s July high is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–56°
Spring50–75°
Summer69–90°
Fall51–76°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+0.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Calhoun City, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Calhoun City.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Calhoun City
Calhoun City's reported crime rate is well below Mississippi's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2022.
| Calhoun City | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 7.7 per 1,000 residents | 22.7 | 14.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 2.4 | 1.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Calhoun City0.7
Mississippi2.5
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Calhoun City7.7
Mississippi18.1
U.S.20
1
violent crimes reported in 2022
11
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Calhoun City
19pages on Calhoun City
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 55% of MS districts · 3 schoolsSafety0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2022)HealthD−Better than MS on 1 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$106K typical home · up 9.2% in a yearWork & commuteD$40K median household income · 405 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 64% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Calhoun City; the nearest are
University of MississippiUniversity or college · Public · University37.2 mi$9,772 in-state tuitionItawamba Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fulton59.2 mi$3,420 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Calhoun City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
Small town
1,459 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Famous people from Calhoun City
5 notable people were born in Calhoun City.
About Calhoun City
Town in Mississippi, United States
Calhoun City is a town in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Calhoun City had a population of 1,533.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 285 ft
- ZIP code
- 38916
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Calhoun City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Calhoun City, MS expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Calhoun City, MS known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Billy Cowan and Cornelius Wortham.