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Calhoun, KY
City in McLean County, Kentucky.
Population
601
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
919
ZIP codes
0
Calhoun and its ZIP codes
Calhoun at a glance
- Calhoun is about 8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,500, 18% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,300 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $538 a month.
Local data for Calhoun, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$113,300
Median rent
$538/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
56.3
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (85), Irish Americans (69), Dutch Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Calhoun.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,193
1,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,905 per person
How people get to work
Calhoun, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
117
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Calhoun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PantherCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| LivermoreCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| SacramentoCity | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Beech GroveCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.8 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| IslandCity | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| OntonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| MoseleyvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| West LouisvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BremenCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SlaughtersCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CurdsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MasonvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.4 |
| HansonCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| SorghoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calhoun, KY in?
- Calhoun is in McLean County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Calhoun, KY?
- About 601 people live in Calhoun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calhoun?
- Nearby places include Panther (7.2 mi), Livermore (7.7 mi), Sacramento (8.7 mi), Beech Grove (8.9 mi), Utica (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023