In Calhoun, Iowa, the median home price is $159,427, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $64,964; the population is 9,803; schools rate 8.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 24.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Calhoun at a glance
Population
9,803
Median Household Income
$64,964
Typical Home Value
$159,427
School District Rating
8.0
Violent Crime Rate
24.5
Avg Commute Time
22.3
About Calhoun
Calhoun has a population of 9,803. The median home value is $159,427, 33% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $64,964 (13% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Lincoln, Lake, and Twin Lakes.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Calhoun
17 towns, by population.
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Calhoun at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Calhoun?
- Calhoun has a population of 9,803 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Calhoun?
- The median home value in Calhoun is $159,427. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Calhoun?
- Median household income in Calhoun is $64,964 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Calhoun in?
- Calhoun is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Calhoun?
- Calhoun contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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