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Calhoun City, MS
Town in Calhoun County, Mississippi.
Population
1,745
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
740
ZIP codes
0
Calhoun City and its ZIP codes
Calhoun City at a glance
- Calhoun City is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,078, 29% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 (44% below Mississippi) and median rent is $537 a month.
Local data for Calhoun City, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun City, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,078
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$537/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (74), German Americans (43), French Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Calhoun City.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,223
2,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $8,557 per person
How people get to work
Calhoun City, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.7%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun City, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun City, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Crime in Calhoun City
Calhoun City Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2022
- Violent crime
- 70
- per 100,000 people · 28% of the MS rate
- Property crime
- 768
- per 100,000 people · 42% of the MS rate
Cities near Calhoun City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DermaTown | 1.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Big CreekVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| PittsboroVillage | 6 mi | 1 |
| VardamanTown | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| Slate SpringsVillage | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| BruceTown | 9.2 mi | 2.4 |
| WoodlandVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WalthallVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| HoustonCity | 18 mi | 7.4 |
| ManteeVillage | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| New HoulkaTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| EuporaCity | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| MathistonTown | 25 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calhoun City, MS in?
- Calhoun City is in Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Calhoun City, MS?
- About 1,745 people live in Calhoun City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calhoun City?
- Nearby places include Derma (1.7 mi), Big Creek (5.9 mi), Pittsboro (6 mi), Vardaman (8 mi), Slate Springs (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023