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Kirby, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Hot Springs County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
54 Population 360/sq mi density
$32,857 Median Income $24,061 per capita
$88,100 Home Value $337,837 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 722 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,857 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kirby, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,857
56% below
$24,061 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
69% below
Zillow: $337,837
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
22.2%
517% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
302 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)

Income
44%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
617%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kirby a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kirby residents earn a median household income of $32,857 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,061. The unemployment rate stands at 22.2% (517% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kirby is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,837. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Kirby reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 722/100K.

Education

6.4% of adults in Kirby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kirby has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,857
Per Capita$24,061
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$301M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$337,837
Housing Units34
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property722/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,268 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kirby was built in 1949.
35.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worland Municipal (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.