At a Glance
Median Income
$57,250
$27,249 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $268,886
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
18.9% smoking rate
How Kirklin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirklin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirklin residents earn a median household income of $57,250 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,249. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirklin is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,886. Median rent is $1,015/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.4% of adults in Kirklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirklin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population994
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,367/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$27,249
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$1,015
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$268,886
Housing Units350
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation921 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Kirklin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.