Kirklin, IN

Indiana

Kirklin is a small town in Indiana with a population of 994. Residents earn $57,250 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
994 Population 2,367/sq mi density
$57,250 Median Income $27,249 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $251,842 Zillow
$1,015 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $1,015/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,250
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,900
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,015
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.1%
97% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Kirklin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population994
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,367/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$27,249
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,022M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$1,015
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$251,842
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation921 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+85.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Libraries7

Is Kirklin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kirklin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kirklin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kirklin is $57,250, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kirklin is $92,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,015 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Kirklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Kirklin has a population of 994 with a density of 2,367 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

994
Total Population
2,367
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kirklin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kirklin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kirklin is $57,250, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Kirklin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,250
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,249
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
IRS Avg AGI$58,630

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.1%
97% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)634
County GDP$2,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare59
Retail100
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,403
31% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Kirklin is $92,900, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,015 (13% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $251,842.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,900
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$251,842

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,015
13% below US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,403
31% below US avg
Effective Rate2.59%
In Kirklin, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kirklin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death9,709/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access68.8%
Healthcare Facilities59

Crime Rates: Kirklin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Kirklin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation921 ft (281 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,367/sq mi
Coordinates40.1928°N, 86.3592°W
County FIPS18023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 25.2%

Winner: Republican by 48 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+85.3%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,367/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants54
Retail Stores100

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Work from Home4.1%

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