Calhoun County , South Carolina

Population: 14,150 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $56,690 Home $148,800 Rent $994/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 14,150 residents, Calhoun County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina 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.

$56,690
Median Income
household
$148,800
Home Value
median
$994/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $56,690
Per Capita Income $32,567
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Median Home Value $148,800
Median Gross Rent $994/mo
Owner Occupied 83.7%
Renter Occupied 16.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 14,150
Median Age 47.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.7%
Obesity
12.9%
Diabetes
14.1%
Smoking
37.1%
High Blood Pressure
26.7%
No Physical Activity
21.2%
Depression
37.0%
Insufficient Sleep
79.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 22.6  ·  23th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
37.91
🌀 Hurricane
81.02
🔥 Wildfire
51.81
❄️ Winter Storm
15.63
🌍 Earthquake
72.46
☀️ Drought
60.18

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