The Town FilesCalhoun County, Mississippi
12,922 people. The median home is worth $90,300 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $43,125.
Towns in Calhoun County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 1,707 | $71,700 | $26,923 | 41.1 |
| Calhoun City | 1,533 | $94,700 | $40,078 | 47.7 |
| Vardaman | 1,110 | $53,800 | $38,456 | 33.4 |
| Derma | 957 | $84,800 | $41,071 | 36.4 |
People and housing
| Calhoun County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $662 | $820 |
| Median household income | $43,125 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,905 jobs in 2024, average pay $38,736 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 361 storm events in Calhoun County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Calhoun County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).