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Calhoun County, FL
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Calhoun County, Florida.
Population
13,492
Land area
567sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Calhoun County
Calhoun County at a glance
- Calhoun County is 94% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,517 a year, 32% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,300 (60% below Florida) and median rent is $779 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Blountstown (3,136) and Altha (457).
Local data for Calhoun County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,517
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$145,300
Prices -5.6% in a year
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,614), German Americans (1,302), Puerto Ricans (310).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,247
3,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.63M
FY 2026, $6,201 per person
PPP loans
$11.61M
243 loans, 1,693 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.76K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calhoun County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 40°F
63.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calhoun County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calhoun County, FL?
- Blountstown is the largest city or town in Calhoun County, with about 3,136 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32421, 32424, 32430, 32449.
- What is the population of Calhoun County, FL?
- About 13,492 people live in Calhoun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County borders Bay County, Jackson County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Liberty County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023