Checked
Calhoun, LA
Census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Population
420
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
0
Calhoun and its ZIP codes
Calhoun at a glance
- Calhoun is 67% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Calhoun, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita Parish. PPP loans are for Calhoun.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,972
69,886 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.02B
FY 2026, $6,389 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,265
7.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Calhoun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DownsvilleVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ChoudrantVillage | 8.9 mi | 4.2 |
| ClaiborneCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 10 |
| ErosTown | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| BawcomvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| West MonroeCity | 12 mi | 8 |
| ChathamTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| MonroeCity | 15 mi | 29.7 |
| RustonCity | 16 mi | 21.2 |
| RichwoodTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| ViennaTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| LakeshoreCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| FarmervilleTown | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| GramblingCity | 21 mi | 5.9 |
| SterlingtonTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calhoun, LA in?
- Calhoun is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Calhoun, LA?
- About 420 people live in Calhoun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calhoun?
- Nearby places include Downsville (8.4 mi), Choudrant (8.9 mi), Claiborne (9.4 mi), Eros (9.5 mi), Bawcomville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023