Georgia
Calhoun County Rankings & Report Card
Grades, state rankings, and benchmark comparisons across 12 metrics
Calhoun County earns 4 A-grades across 12 metrics — here's the complete report card with state rankings and benchmarks.
Calhoun County outperforms benchmarks in Unemployment Rate, Rent Burden, Housing Affordability, Unemployment Rate. These gaps represent both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill unmet needs.
Key Indicators
Overall Score
66/100
A-Grades
4
of 12 metrics
Metrics Graded
12
Best Ranking
Top 87%
violent crime rate
County Profile
Normalized scores (0-100%) across all graded metrics
Median Income
#80 of 159
Unemployment Rate
#65 of 159
Violent Crime Rate
#21 of 159
Property Crime Rate
#21 of 159
Property Tax Rate
#139 of 159
Broadband Pct
#111 of 159
Disaster Risk
#39 of 159
County Health Score
#78 of 160
Rent Burden
Housing Affordability
Unemployment Rate
#65 of 159
Disaster Risk
#39 of 159
State Rankings
| Metric | Grade | Trend | Rank | Percentile | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | B | — | #21 of 159 | 87% | Top quartile |
| Property Crime Rate | B | — | #21 of 159 | 87% | Top quartile |
| Disaster Risk | B+ | — | #39 of 159 | 76% | Top quartile |
| Disaster Risk | B+ | — | #39 of 159 | 76% | Top quartile |
| Unemployment Rate | A- | — | #65 of 159 | 60% | Above median |
| County Health Score | B- | — | #78 of 160 | 52% | Above median |
| Median Income | C | — | #80 of 159 | 50% | Above median |
| Broadband Pct | B | — | #111 of 159 | 31% | Below median |
| Property Tax Rate | B | — | #139 of 159 | 13% | Bottom quartile |
Benchmark Comparison
| Metric | Grade | Calhoun County | Trend | Georgia | National | vs GA | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Growth | — | — | — | 0.9% | 0.4% | — | — |
| Median Income | C | $56K | — | $65K | $75K | 14% below | 26% below |
| Poverty Rate | — | 22.7% | — | 13.0% | 11.5% | 75% above | 97% above |
| Education (BA+) | — | 12.1% | — | 32.0% | 34.0% | 62% below | 64% below |
| Safety Score | B | — | — | 55/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Health Score | B- | — | — | 50/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Property Tax Rate | B | 112.84% | — | 0.92% | 1.07% | 12165% above | 10446% above |
| Living Wage (1 Adult) | — | $17.41/hr | — | $18.41/hr | $19.32/hr | 5% below | 10% below |
| Median Rent (2BR) | — | $885/mo | — | $1,250/mo | $1,370/mo | 29% below | 35% below |
| Broadband Access | B | 74.6% | — | 85.0% | 87.0% | 12% below | 14% below |
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Unemployment Rate A-
- Rent Burden A+
- Housing Affordability A+
- Unemployment Rate A
No D or F grades — solid across the board.
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Related Pages
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |Vintage: 2024 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Next refresh: Feb 2025 |Source
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Oct 2024 |Next refresh: Oct 2025 |Source