The Town FilesCalhoun County, Georgia
5,498 people. The median home is worth $81,000 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $46,940.
Towns in Calhoun County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan | 1,741 | $90,200 | $46,250 | 39.4 |
| Edison | 1,230 | $64,500 | $29,375 | 40.4 |
| Arlington | 1,209 | $150,500 | $48,125 | 42.3 |
| Leary | 524 | $53,000 | $25,750 | 64.7 |
People and housing
| Calhoun County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $546 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,940 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
1,208 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,370 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 130 storm events in Calhoun County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Calhoun County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).