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Calhoun County

#18 in Best Counties to Live in Alabama
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Alabama
  • 5 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    C-
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    A-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    B-
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Calhoun County is located in Alabama with a population of 115,883. Living in Calhoun County offers residents a rural feel and 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
115,883

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$107,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$635
National
$949
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Calhoun County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    1,271
    283
  • Murder
    28
    6
  • Rape
    98
    41
  • Robbery
    152
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,404
    500
  • Theft
    3,420
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    316
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$41,954
National
$55,322
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    18%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Calhoun County Reviews

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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.
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    Alot of young gang violence.
    It's just a small town with nothing to offer.