The Town FilesCalhoun, Georgia
City in Gordon County · population 16,949 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,000
- Household income
- $58,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 36.0
Calhoun is a city of 16,949 people in Gordon County, Georgia. The median home is worth $251,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 72% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 71% of Georgia towns.
How Calhoun ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Calhoun is worth $251,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $58,750, which is more affordable than 23% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $873 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Calhoun | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $873 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $58,750 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Calhoun
| People | Calhoun | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Calhoun
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhoun since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.9 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 99 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 4, 2011.
Severe weather in Gordon County since 1996
Gordon County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4600: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Gordon County
Gordon County had 24,899 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,205 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Calhoun itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Calhoun
12 public schools with 9,273 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | 9-12 | 1,301 | 18.3 |
| Sonoraville High School | 9-12 | 1,130 | 16.9 |
| Calhoun Elementary School | 4-6 | 926 | 18.2 |
| Calhoun Primary School | 1-3 | 912 | 17.5 |
| Gordon Central High School | 9-12 | 843 | 15.3 |
| Red Bud Middle School | 6-8 | 789 | 14.1 |
| Calhoun Middle School | 7-8 | 627 | 16.5 |
| Sonoraville Elementary | PK-5 | 606 | 14.4 |
| Ashworth Middle School | 6-8 | 576 | 13.7 |
| Red Bud Elementary School | PK-5 | 542 | 14.3 |
| Calhoun Early Learning Academy | PK-K | 514 | 32.1 |
| Belwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 507 | 12.7 |
Towns near Calhoun
- Adairsville, GA8.9 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Dalton, GA18.7 mi · 34,417 people · home $222,400
- Chatsworth, GA21.0 mi · 4,874 people · home $205,900
- Rome, GA21.7 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
- Summerville, GA23.7 mi · 4,435 people · home $99,000
- Cartersville, GA24.3 mi · 23,187 people · home $338,200
- LaFayette, GA24.5 mi · 6,888 people · home $144,800
- Euharlee, GA24.6 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
Calhoun questions
Is Calhoun, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Calhoun scores better for retirees than 20% of Georgia towns and quieter than 31%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Calhoun?
The median owner-occupied home in Calhoun is valued at $251,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,750, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $873 a month.
What is the weather like in Calhoun?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Calhoun get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhoun since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)