Illinois
Kirkwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 769. Residents earn $70,385 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kirkwood receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Kirkwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kirkwood is $70,385, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Kirkwood is $89,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Kirkwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,385 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,833 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $1,097M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.77% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $89,500 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $108,496 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,271 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.77% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,041/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 749 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8678°N, 90.7483°W |
| County FIPS | 17187 |
Winner: Republican by 25.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 818/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |