At a Glance
Median Income
$77,955
$29,958 per capita
Home Value
$111,200
Zillow: $197,738
Violent Crime
45/100K
3,810/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Kirby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirby a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirby residents earn a median household income of $77,955 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,958. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 269 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirby is $111,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,738. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Kirby reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,810/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Kirby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirby has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population582
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,955
Per Capita$29,958
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$401M
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,200
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$197,738
Housing Units306
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property3,810/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation662 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kirby was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.