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Calhoun, KY


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Calhoun, Kentucky

Calhoun, Kentucky is 18 miles SW of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 95 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in McLean county. The population of the city is 836.

The People and Families of Calhoun

In Calhoun, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Calhoun are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Calhoun has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calhoun had a median family income of $32,386.

Political Inclinations

Among Calhoun political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Calhoun Housing

Of the housing in Calhoun, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Calhoun are lower than most places in Kentucky.

Commuting

In Calhoun, 94% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Of Note

High Points

Calhoun strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCalhoun Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Calhoun Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Calhoun, KY

Comparing Calhoun to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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