At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$28,687 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $166,309
Median Rent
$425/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.7% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,687. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirby is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,309. Median rent is $425/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
8.9% of adults in Kirby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirby has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population53
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$28,687
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$425
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$166,309
Housing Units29
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,016/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation874 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kirby was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.