Calhoun, Illinois
Village · Population 154 · #1163 in Illinois
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About Calhoun
Calhoun is a tiny community in southeastern Illinois, home to 154 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Calhoun holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 169 residents per square mile.
📰 Calhoun News Today
- Calhoun County Fair 2026 - Barn in the USA RiverBender.com · Aug 17
- Donna Jean Calhoun Obituary (2026) - Braidwood, IL - Baskerville Funeral Home - Wilmington Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- How many people live in Calhoun County, IL? USAFacts · Apr 6
- West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] vs Calhoun Girls Volleyball - Sep 10, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
- Calhoun teacher resigns while under district investigation Alton Telegraph · Apr 15
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What Makes Calhoun Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Calhoun — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)154
Rank in state#1163 of 1,294
Land area0.91 sq mi
Density169/sq mi
Coordinates38.6512, -88.0440