Calhoun County, Iowa, is home to 13 vibrant communities, boasting a total population of 9,725. Rich in history and filled with opportunities, Calhoun County offers a welcoming and fulfilling place to live and work.
6th-lowest cost of living among all Iowa counties.
Twin Lakes is one of two walled glacier blue lakes in Iowa.
Ranked in top third among Iowa counties for ag products sold.
Home to the first rural business park, located off Hwy 20.
The Calhoun County Business Park offers shovel-ready commercial and light industrial sites at the intersection of four-lane U.S. Highway 20 and Iowa Highway 4. With utilities, fiber connectivity, and room for future expansion, the park is ideally positioned for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, value-added agriculture, and commercial development. Located within an Opportunity Zone and supported by strong local partnerships, the Business Park provides businesses with a strategic location, development-ready infrastructure, and a community committed to helping them succeed and grow.
The Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit organization formed to undertake a unified economic development effort within the county. Assistance is provided to community organizations in their pursuit of local development efforts. In addition, the mission of the CCEDC is to enhance business retention, start-up and growth, so as to increase both employment opportunities and the tax base. The organization also devotes resources to improve quality of life and to promote the county as a desirable place to live.
