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Calhoun City, MS

Calhoun City, MS.

Population: 4,606 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Calhoun City, MS is $119,255 — down 0.7% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$119,255

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$119,255
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-6.8%
5-year appreciation
+5.1%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$128,697
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
CALHOUN CITY HIGH SCHOOL, CALHOUN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CALHOUN CO CAREER & TECH CTR

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (19 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Calhoun County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (44 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BMH-CALHOUN
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-15 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
26.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$632
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
59.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,295
Average weekly wage
$746
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Calhoun CityState medianUS median
Median home value$119,255$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$632$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Calhoun City, MS?
$119,255.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Calhoun City, MS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Calhoun City, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Calhoun City, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Calhoun City, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Calhoun City, MS?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Calhoun City, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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