Texas
Kirbyville is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,027. Residents earn $34,688 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kirbyville receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Kirbyville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Kirbyville is $34,688, 54% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Kirbyville is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $585 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Kirbyville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,404 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Kirbyville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,688 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,380 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,899 |
| Unemployment | 10.6% |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 135 |
| County GDP | $576M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.95% |
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $88,800 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,887 |
| Census Median Rent | $585 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.95% |
| Obesity | 44.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 23.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 63.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 14,450/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Total Violent | 140.4/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 140.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,403.8/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 187.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,169.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 46.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.1 inches |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 838/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6582°N, 93.9001°W |
| County FIPS | 48351 |
Winner: Republican by 66.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 838/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |