Calhoun, Missouri
Among the top 19% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 18% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 16% of US places
- top 7% for monthly rent
- top 10% for cost of living
- bottom 6% for amenities nearby
Limited data for Calhoun — the figures below are what we have. See Henry County for a fuller picture.
Calhoun is a small community in Missouri with about 357 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include monthly rent, cost of living, and school quality. It rates lower on broadband access and amenities nearby.
- The median home value in Calhoun is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Calhoun is $34k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Calhoun is $575 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Calhoun has a violent crime rate of 512/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Calhoun is 31 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$34k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 90% of US places
Home Value$49k3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$575better than 93% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$112better than 68% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 56% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.88%better than 65% of US places
Unemployment3.8%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.8 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.1 inbetter than 59% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 25% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.6better than 31% of US places
School Quality87.2better than 80% of US places
Violent Crime512/100kbetter than 64% of US places
Property Crime1032/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Community
Population35730th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.570th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1846th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5178th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.6%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.2%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 20% of US places
Walkability6.3/20better than 44% of US places
Airport Distance82 mibetter than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access71.7%better than 16% of US places
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 6% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Calhoun an affordable place to live?
- Calhoun is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 90% of comparable areas. Median rent is $575.
- Is Calhoun safe?
- Calhoun is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 512/100k (better than 64%). Property crime is 1032/100k.
- What is the weather like in Calhoun?
- Calhoun averages 78°F in July and 30°F in January, with 44.8 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Calhoun?
- Public-school quality in Calhoun is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Calhoun?
- The average one-way commute in Calhoun is 31 min.