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Calhoun, TN
Town in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Population
546
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
460
ZIP codes
0
Calhoun and its ZIP codes
Calhoun at a glance
- Calhoun is about 2.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,028, 30% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,700 (37% below Tennessee) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Calhoun, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,028
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$179,700
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (88), Irish Americans (56), Scottish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McMinn County. PPP loans are for Calhoun.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,996
17,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$443M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
How people get to work
Calhoun, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.2%
U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Calhoun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharlestonCity | 1.6 mi | 1.1 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| BentonTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| HopewellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| ClevelandCity | 11 mi | 31.1 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| East ClevelandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| EtowahCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| OcoeeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AthensCity | 14 mi | 15.6 |
| DecaturTown | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Wildwood LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12 |
| South ClevelandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 14.1 |
| EnglewoodTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| NiotaCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| McDonaldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calhoun, TN in?
- Calhoun is in McMinn County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Calhoun, TN?
- About 546 people live in Calhoun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calhoun?
- Nearby places include Charleston (1.6 mi), Riceville (6.3 mi), Benton (10 mi), Hopewell (11 mi), Cleveland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023