Calhoun County, West Virginia

Calhoun County
County
The Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville
The Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville
Flag of Calhoun County
Flag
Map of West Virginia highlighting Calhoun County
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting West Virginia
West Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°50′N 81°07′W / 38.84°N 81.12°W / 38.84; -81.12
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedMarch 5, 1856
Named forJohn C. Calhoun
SeatGrantsville
Largest townGrantsville
Area
 • Total281 sq mi (730 km2)
 • Land279 sq mi (720 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,229
 • Density22/sq mi (8.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.calhouncounty.wv.gov

Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia.