Calhoun

GA

Gordon County, Georgia

Population 59K |Median income $63,650 |1 hospital

Population
59,100
Gordon County
Median Income
$63,650
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$222,900
Near average
Median Age
38.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
59K+7%
Median Income
$63,650+56%
Median Home Value
$222,900+92%
Poverty Rate
12%-43%
Unemployment
3.7%-63%

Economics

Median Rent
$937/mo
Poverty Rate
12% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.8%
Work From Home 6.8%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 77.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
38.2%
Short Sleep Duration
38.2%
Obesity
35.3%
Physical Inactivity
31.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Current Smoking
17.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Diabetes
13.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 75.9%
Dental Visit 51.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
ADVENTHEALTH GORDON
CALHOUN · Acute Care Hospitals
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Alerts & News — Calhoun Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Calhoun, GA? ▼
Calhoun, GA has a population of 59,100 people, located in Gordon County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Calhoun? ▼
The median household income in Calhoun, GA is $63,650 per year. The poverty rate is 12%.
What is the median home value in Calhoun? ▼
The median home value in Calhoun, GA is $222,900. Median rent is $937/month.
What are the top health concerns in Calhoun? ▼
The top health indicators in Calhoun include High Blood Pressure (38.2%), Short Sleep Duration (38.2%), Obesity (35.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Calhoun? ▼
Calhoun has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Calhoun? ▼
The median age in Calhoun, GA is 38.9 years. 18.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Calhoun, GA is located in Gordon County, Georgia. With a population of 59K and a median household income of $63,650, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Calhoun area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Gordon County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.