What are the schools like in Calhoun, GA?

Calhoun is served primarily by Gordon County. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Calhoun?

The median household income in Calhoun, GA is $54,927 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Calhoun, GA?

Calhoun has an average high temperature of 52.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.8 inches.

Calhoun, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Calhoun, GA affordable or expensive?

Calhoun's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calhoun is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,200 and the median rent is $746 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Calhoun, GA?

Calhoun has a violent crime rate of 307.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2638.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Calhoun, GA a Good Place to Live?

Calhoun is a small city of 17,184 in Georgia, with a median household income of $54,927 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Calhoun stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Calhoun is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calhoun city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.2

Calhoun's overall cost of living index is 94.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calhoun costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Calhoun, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$746	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,927	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Calhoun's violent crime rate is 307.1 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

307.1 /100k

Property Crime

2638.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Calhoun is served primarily by Gordon County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Calhoun, GA	National Avg
School District	Gordon County	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calhoun sees average highs of 52.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Calhoun, GA
Average High — January	52.9°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	52.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.8"

Demographics

Metric	Calhoun, GA	National Avg
Population	17,184	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Resaca, GA 6 mi Plainville, GA 8 mi Adairsville, GA 8 mi Ranger, GA 13 mi Shannon, GA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Calhoun

Calhoun, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30701

Calhoun vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun, GA affordable or expensive?

Calhoun's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Calhoun roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $211,200 and median rent is $746/month.

What is the crime rate in Calhoun, GA?

Calhoun's violent crime rate is 307.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2638.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calhoun?

Public schools in Calhoun are operated by Gordon County. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Calhoun, GA a good place to live?

Calhoun, GA has a population of 17,184, a median household income of $54,927, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Calhoun?

Calhoun averages 52.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches with about 1.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Calhoun?

Calhoun, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30701.

What is the population of Calhoun?

The population of Calhoun, Georgia is 17,184 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calhoun?

Key numbers for living in Calhoun: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $211,200, median household income $54,927, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calhoun side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.