Calhoun Illinois Map

About Calhoun, Illinois

Calhoun is a locality in Richland County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 227. The population density is 92.7 people per km². Calhoun is located at 38.6503°N, 88.0436°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62419.

Calhoun, a place where the flatlands of southern Illinois begin their subtle surrender to the contours of the earth, rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling fields. It lies 42.1 miles south-south-west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 211°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-east of Olney. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a clean, agrarian scent, a blend of freshly tilled soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening corn. The sky above Calhoun is a vast expanse, often painted with hues of apricot and lavender in the twilight, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a quiet resilience, a fertile ground that has yielded its bounty for generations, shaping the very character of the settlement. This quiet corner of Richland County carries the imprint of its agricultural past, a heritage deeply woven into the fabric of Calhoun. Its economy, historically tied to the cultivation of corn and soybeans, continues to draw sustenance from the rich, dark earth that surrounds it. While the grand narratives of industry may have bypassed this particular locality, Calhoun possesses a distinct character, one that values hard work and the dependable cycle of the seasons. There are no towering monuments or bustling marketplaces here, but rather a steady, unassuming presence, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbours are the true markers of its identity.

About This Calhoun Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Calhoun, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Calhoun and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Calhoun includes the ZIP code (62419), telephone area code (217), county seat of Richland County (Olney), and school district assignment (Richland County Community Unit School District 1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Calhoun is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.