Calhoun, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
17,611 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,439 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$240,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$609 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gordon County
3
Calhoun Urban Area
3
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gordon County
3
Calhoun Urban Area
3
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 39
Feb 5 0 43
Mar 5 1 50
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, GA State Senate District 54, GA State House District 5, GA
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Schools

Calhoun Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Calhoun Middle School
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Calhoun High School
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Dalton State College
19 miles, N • 1.4 star
Berry College
21 miles, W • 2.3 star
Shorter University
22 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Adventhealth Gordon
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Hamilton Medical Center
20 miles, N • 4.1 star
Adventhealth Murray
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Redmond Regional Medical Center
21 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
105 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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