Calhoun, Kentucky

About Calhoun

Calhoun, KY is a tiny community located in western Kentucky with an estimated population of 719.

Officially, Calhoun is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,106 residents per square mile.

📰 Calhoun News Today

• Jerry Roberts Abney The Owensboro Times · Aug 16
• Schedule - McLean County Cougars (Calhoun, KY) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 15
• William "Bill" Lovell Obituary (2026) - Livermore, KY - Muster Funeral Home Calhoun Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Judy Gale O’Neal The Owensboro Times · Aug 17
• Schedule - McLean County Cougars (Calhoun, KY) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Calhoun Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Calhoun — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Calhoun

• Jay's — burger
• Lil B's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Calhoun

• Boat Ramp reviews ★
• Riverview Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Calhoun

• Calhoun Elementary School
• McLean County Alternative Center
• McLean County High School
• McLean County Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Calhoun

🏘️ Nearby Communities