At a Glance
Median Income
$70,708
$28,907 per capita
Home Value
$150,500
Zillow: $227,508
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
3,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Kiln Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kiln's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kiln a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kiln residents earn a median household income of $70,708 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,907. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kiln is $150,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,508. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Kiln reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,117/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Kiln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kiln has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,454
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,708
Per Capita$28,907
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$2,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,500
Rent$1,430
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$227,508
Housing Units1,085
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property3,117/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain65.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation32 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kiln was built in 1995.
30.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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