Calhoun County

Home value

$156,6002024

Unemployment

4.0%2026

Less favorable than communities in Alabama

Violent crime

5482023

Work from home

5.9%2024

Calhoun County — Oct 8, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Business License

Commission approves specialty hemp retailer license for 7 Star Variety Store

On Oct. 8 the commission approved 7 Star Variety Store’s second-reading application for a '700 – Specialty Retailer of Consumable Hemp Products' ABC license by unanimous voice vote.

Commission extends HR Manager Amanda Draper’s contract by five years

Commission authorizes appropriation of roughly $91,000 for Public Land Freedom Riders monument trust

Commission appoints Shawn Curry to Beautification Board and hears community announcements

Commission declares two appraisal vehicles surplus and approves small renovations amendments

Juvenile Services

Commission approves DYS agreement for RISE diversion program

Nuisance Enforcement

Calhoun County adopts multiple nuisance actions covering 14 properties

Code Enforcement

Calhoun County approves nuisance abatements, declares multiple properties public nuisances

Oct 82026-10-08 Commission Minutes.pdfApplication approved by unanimous vote.Sep 242026-09-24 Commission Minutes.pdfAdopted abatement, dismissal and nuisance declaration resolutions Sep 102026-09-10 Commission Minutes.pdfAgreements authorized and are on file.Aug 132026-08-13 Commission Minutes.pdfAdopt 5307 designation and authorize agreements; community announcements recorded.

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What stands out in Calhoun County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Calhoun County with communities in Alabama or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Calhoun County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on life expectancy.

1st percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Calhoun County adopts balanced FY2026 budget, cites new county pay scale

EMS leaders thank Calhoun County for appropriations; Coosa Riverkeepers seeks landowners for river trash traps

Votes and actions at a glance: Calhoun County Commission, Sept. 24, 2026

Commission reappoints five Beautification Board members for 2026–2028 terms