The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Calhoun county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 44.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 62% and the area covered by water is 0.67%. The overall influence score for Calhoun is 9.
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Calhoun County is located in the southeastern corner of Arkansas, and has a population of 5,368 (according to the 2010 U.S. Census). The racial makeup of the county is 76.8% White, 21.1% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. The median household income is $31,373, which is lower than the state average of $41,262. 18.6% of Calhoun County families live below the poverty level as compared to 16.5% in Arkansas as a whole.
Calhoun County offers a rural way of life with many outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing available in local lakes and rivers. The county also has several historical sites to explore like the old courthouse in Hampton, which was built in 1887. Residents have access to health care through Calhoun County Medical Center and are served by four public school districts in the region.
Arkansas USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Arkansas
700 West Capitol, Room 3416
Little Rock, AR 72201-3225
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