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 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 18.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 0.37%. The overall influence score for Calhoun is 9.
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Calhoun County is located in the northwest corner of the great state of Iowa and is one of the state's smallest counties. As of 2019, the population of Calhoun County was estimated to be 9,981. The majority of the population is white (94.9%), followed by Hispanic/Latino (2.7%), African American (1.2%), Asian (0.4%) and other races (1.0%).
The median household income in Calhoun County is $48,567, slightly lower than the state median of $60,946. The poverty rate in the county is 8.3%, compared to the state average of 11%.
The median home value in Calhoun County is $111,700, significantly lower than the state median of $160,000. About 76% of homes are owner-occupied, with the remaining 24% being renter-occupied.
The cost of living in Calhoun County is relatively low compared to the rest of the state. The overall cost of living index for Calhoun County is 81.5, compared to an index of 100 for the state as a whole.
Overall, Calhoun County is a rural area with a predominantly white population and relatively low cost of living.
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210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243