At a Glance
Median Income
$60,208
$34,732 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $240,737
Median Rent
$768/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Kimball Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kimball's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kimball 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
Kimball residents earn a median household income of $60,208 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,732. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kimball is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,737. Median rent is $768/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
18.4% of adults in Kimball hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kimball has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population469
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,208
Per Capita$34,732
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$156M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$768
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$240,737
Housing Units396
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation1,792 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Kimball was founded in 1883.
The median home in Kimball was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.