The Town FilesCalhoun Falls, South Carolina
Town in Abbeville County · population 1,727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $70,700
- Household income
- $38,715
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 47.4
Calhoun Falls is a town of 1,727 people in Abbeville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $70,700, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 99% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 71% of South Carolina towns.
How Calhoun Falls ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Calhoun Falls is worth $70,700, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $38,715, which is more affordable than 96% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $585 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Calhoun Falls | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $70,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $585 | $937 |
| Median household income | $38,715 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Calhoun Falls
| People | Calhoun Falls | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Calhoun Falls
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhoun Falls since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 31, 1973 about 1.8 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 6, 2003.
Severe weather in Abbeville County since 1996
Abbeville County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Abbeville County
Abbeville County had 5,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,349 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Calhoun Falls itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Calhoun Falls
2 public schools with 300 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Falls Charter School (charter) | 6-12 | 164 | 10.9 |
| John C. Calhoun Elementary | PK-5 | 136 | 10.5 |
Towns near Calhoun Falls
- Lake Secession, SC13.6 mi · 1,058 people · home $382,600
- Abbeville, SC13.8 mi · 4,874 people · home $106,400
- Iva, SC15.3 mi · 1,015 people · home $156,400
- Elberton, GA15.8 mi · 4,640 people · home $114,900
- Due West, SC20.4 mi · 1,219 people · home $185,000
- McCormick, SC21.6 mi · 2,232 people · home $92,000
- Lincolnton, GA21.8 mi · 1,480 people · home $207,100
- Homeland Park, SC25.9 mi · 6,445 people · home $103,700
Calhoun Falls questions
Is Calhoun Falls, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Calhoun Falls scores better for retirees than 66% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 64%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.4).
How much does a house cost in Calhoun Falls?
The median owner-occupied home in Calhoun Falls is valued at $70,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,715, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $585 a month.
What is the weather like in Calhoun Falls?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Calhoun Falls get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calhoun Falls since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 31, 1973. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- 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)