At a Glance
Median Income
$47,917
$30,438 per capita
Home Value
$71,100
Zillow: $151,406
Median Rent
$700/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.2% smoking rate
How Irwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irwin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irwin residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,438. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irwin is $71,100 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,406. Median rent is $700/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
25.9% of adults in Irwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irwin has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,917
Per Capita$30,438
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,100
Rent$700
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$151,406
Housing Units169
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,281 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Irwin was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.