Calhoun County , Mississippi
Population: 13,029 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $43,942 Home $82,900 Rent $674/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 13,029 residents, Calhoun County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Calhoun County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$43,942
Median Income
household
$82,900
Home Value
median
$674/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $43,942 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,398 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
| Median Home Value | $82,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $674/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 13,029 |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.1%
Obesity
18.2%
Diabetes
20.1%
Smoking
42.8%
High Blood Pressure
35.6%
No Physical Activity
20.0%
Depression
39.2%
Insufficient Sleep
81.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 27.7 · 28th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
49.36
🌀 Hurricane
63.58
🔥 Wildfire
26.37
❄️ Winter Storm
7.61
🌍 Earthquake
76.78
☀️ Drought
75.86
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