Calhoun County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Calhoun County, Florida. With a population of 13,648 living across 567 square miles of land, Calhoun County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Blountstown, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12013 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
One of Florida's smallest counties by population, Calhoun sits along the Apalachicola River in the western Panhandle. Timber, agriculture, and river ecology define it.
Calhoun County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Calhoun County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Calhoun County
- County seat
- Blountstown
- FIPS code
- 12013
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1838
- Named for
- John C. Calhoun, U.S. senator and vice president.
- Land area
- 567 sq mi
- Water area
- 7 sq mi
- Total area
- 574 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 13,648
- Population density
- 24 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time
Where is Calhoun County, Florida?
Calhoun County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Blountstown, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 574 square miles — 567 of land and 7 of water — and operates on Central Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12013, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Calhoun County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Jackson County, Liberty County, Gulf County, Bay County, Washington County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Calhoun County geography & landscape
Sandhills, longleaf pine forest, and the Apalachicola River floodplain. Torreya State Park (in neighboring Liberty) protects rare ravines.
The county's overall footprint — 567 square miles of land plus 7 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Calhoun County
Timber, silviculture, small-scale row crops, and state government employment. The 2018 Hurricane Michael recovery continues to shape the local economy.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Calhoun County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position as a smaller, more rural county. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Calhoun County
Created in 1838 from Franklin and Jackson counties. Blountstown was named for a Seminole chief, John Blount, who was granted land here in the 1820s.
Established in 1838, Calhoun County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Calhoun County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Calhoun County
Sam Atkins Park, the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, and river access for kayaking are principal draws.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Calhoun County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Calhoun County
Calhoun County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Calhoun County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Calhoun County.
- SR-20
- SR-71
- SR-73
- Calhoun County Airport
Calhoun County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Calhoun County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12013.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Calhoun County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Calhoun County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.