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Calhoun County, IL
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Calhoun County, Illinois.
Population
4,330
Land area
254sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Calhoun County
Calhoun County at a glance
- Calhoun County is 93% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,203, 12% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,900 (27% below Illinois) and median rent is $583 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hardin (663), Kampsville (264) and Batchtown (237).
Local data for Calhoun County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,203
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$190,900
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
47.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,154), Irish Americans (375), Italian Americans (198).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,510
744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.41M
FY 2026, $7,529 per person
PPP loans
$3.91M
205 loans, 500 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.28K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calhoun County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home20.1%
Average one-way commute: 47.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
244
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calhoun County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calhoun County, IL?
- Hardin is the largest city or town in Calhoun County, with about 663 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62006, 62013, 62036, 62045, 62047.
- What is the population of Calhoun County, IL?
- About 4,330 people live in Calhoun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County borders St. Charles County, MO, Lincoln County, MO, Jersey County, Pike County, MO, Pike County, Greene County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023