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A town of 169. Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana.
Population
169
residents
Median home value
$86K
Census ACS
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
16
A commuter town
What makes Calvin stand out
The thing Calvin does most differently from other towns.
Small town
169 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →87°
Clear
H 94° · L 69°
Local news
All →- Jacob Calvinsi.com · Sep 23
- Middle School Coed Basketball Multi-team Event - 09/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Calvin. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Calvin
Most working residents leave Calvin for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Winnfield (24%), Alexandria (7%) and Natchitoches (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Calvin1%
Winnfield24%
Alexandria7%
Natchitoches6%
Jonesboro4%
22 mi
median commute distance
16
jobs based in Calvin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Calvin’s public schools outperform 67% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Calvin’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin High School | PK–12 | 289 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Calvin has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–60°
Spring54–77°
Summer71–92°
Fall54–79°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
3
paid flood claims since 1983
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Calvin is
Calvin beats the Louisiana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Calvin | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.3% | 18.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.1% | 12.4% |
Winn Parish Medical Center
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Calvin for work
Where Calvin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
16jobs based in Calvin
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Calvin
Village in Louisiana, United States
Calvin is a village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Calvin had a population of 242.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 242
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 171 ft
- ZIP code
- 71410
- Area code
- 318
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