Calhoun County

WHERE BUCOLIC BEAUTY MEETS GLOBAL BUSINESS

Small but mighty, Calhoun County is nestled just outside of the capital city of Columbia, and boasts globally-recognized businesses like Starbucks, Devro, and Zeus Industrial Products. Its fertile fields are known for producing fresh and flavorful foods, while its experienced craftsmen and makers deliver unrivaled quality. Ease of access to east-west travel via I-26 means both Columbia and Charleston are in easy reach, and makes Calhoun a formidable location for global business.

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Area Stats

Average Hourly Wages
$23.05
All Occupations
$16.54
Assemblers and Fabricators
$41.40
Engineers
$14.74
Food Processing Workers
$15.75
Material Moving Workers
$22.79
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
Population Drive Time
Drive Time Labor Force
30min 26,727
45min 199,939
60min 446,136

Nearly 46,800employed in manufacturing within a 60-minutes

Food & Beverage Industry 8.9 xmore concentrated than the national average

14.7% employed in manufacturing

Employers

Employers That Call Calhoun County Home

With charming streets and sprawling fields, Calhoun County offers a peaceful pace of life. From the state's only national park, Congaree, to well-maintained golf courses, to lakefront living to historical museums and attractions, Calhoun has a charming character of life.

Five Fun Facts about Calhoun County