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.

Winnfield

24%

Alexandria

Natchitoches

Jonesboro

1%Work in townlive and work in Calvin 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 16Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Calvin →

Health in Calvin

Compared with Louisiana

2better than LA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

14.3%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethLA 18.1% · better 10.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · better

Care nearby

Winn Parish Medical CenterWinnfield · 8.1 mi · ER

Winnfield Physical TherapyWinnfield · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Calvin · CMS · HRSAHealth in Calvin →

Natural hazards in Calvin

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

3Does Calvin flood?paid flood claims since 1983 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Calvin

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Calvin →

Climate in Calvin

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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.

60° / 38°Winter

77° / 54°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

79° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Calvin get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Mar 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Calvin →

Schools in Calvin

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B⁺

School Grade B+

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.

DistrictWinn ParishSchools1

Calvin High School BOther · Grades PK–12 · 289 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.