The Town FilesCalhoun, Louisiana
Community in Ouachita Parish · population 670 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $275,200
- Household income
- $138,372
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 22.6
Calhoun is a community of 670 people in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $275,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks quieter than 79% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 73% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 71% of Louisiana towns.
How Calhoun ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Calhoun is worth $275,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $138,372, which is more affordable than 89% of Louisiana towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Calhoun | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $138,372 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Calhoun
| People | Calhoun | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | — min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Calhoun
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 32.8°F. About 57.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhoun since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 13, 2014 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on January 22, 1999.
Severe weather in Ouachita Parish since 1996
Ouachita Parish has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish had 69,384 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,059 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Calhoun itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Calhoun
3 public schools with 1,413 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary School | PK-2 | 495 | 19.0 |
| Central Elementary School | 3-5 | 469 | 18.8 |
| Calhoun Middle School | 6-8 | 449 | 13.2 |
Towns near Calhoun
- Claiborne, LA9.4 mi · 12,631 people · home $219,200
- Choudrant, LA10.1 mi · 989 people · home $313,500
- Bawcomville, LA11.0 mi · 3,472 people · home $61,500
- Brownsville, LA11.3 mi · 4,353 people · home $74,700
- West Monroe, LA11.8 mi · 13,103 people · home $192,400
- Monroe, LA16.1 mi · 47,702 people · home $198,900
- Ruston, LA16.4 mi · 22,166 people · home $225,300
- Richwood, LA16.8 mi · 3,881 people · home $53,000
Calhoun questions
Is Calhoun, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Calhoun scores better for retirees than 73% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 79%. 8.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.6).
How much does a house cost in Calhoun?
The median owner-occupied home in Calhoun is valued at $275,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $138,372, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Calhoun?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Calhoun get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhoun since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 13, 2014. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)