Kirkville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wapello County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
254 Population 454/sq mi density
$77,500 Home Value $166,848 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kirkville, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$77,500
73% below
Zillow: $166,848
Bachelor's Degree+
0.6%
98% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Kirkville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kirkville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
27%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
2%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kirkville a Good Place to Live?

F
1.0 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kirkville is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,848. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

0.6% of adults in Kirkville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kirkville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population254
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,281
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

Home Value$77,500
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$166,848
Housing Units104
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation813 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kirkville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.