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Calhoun County

#8 in Best Counties for Families in Alabama
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Alabama
  • 6 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      A-
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      A-
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B-
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C+
    Calhoun County is located in Alabama with a population of 115,098. Calhoun County is one of the best places to live in Alabama. In Calhoun County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Calhoun County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Calhoun County are above average.
    Population
    115,098
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $113,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $680
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      1,270.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      27.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      97.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      151.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,404.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,419.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      316.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%
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    Working in Calhoun County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,197
    National
    $55,322
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      Calhoun County Reviews

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      Wonderful community and amazing people! Many fun things to do and tourist attractions! Great schools!
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      Calhoun County is a wonderful place to live. I have lived here all of my life and find it to be a pleasant place to live. An area that is growing and provides opportunities for families and students alike. It is surrounded by other larger cities such as Birmingham and Atlanta. These are just a short drive away.
      Alot of young gang violence.
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