Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Kirkland is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,497. Residents earn $92,500 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kirkland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kirkland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kirkland is $92,500, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Kirkland is $187,800, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Kirkland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 463 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Kirkland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,500 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,477 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,138 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $1,975M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.60% |
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $187,800 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $263,651 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.60% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Total Violent | 57.9/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 57.9/100K |
| Total Property | 463.2/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 115.8/100K |
| Theft | 347.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 773 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0902°N, 88.8486°W |
| County FIPS | 17007 |
Winner: Republican by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,207/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |