At a Glance
Median Income
$70,385
$28,659 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
Zillow: $112,048
Median Rent
$850/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.7% smoking rate
How Kirkwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirkwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirkwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirkwood residents earn a median household income of $70,385 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,659. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirkwood is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,048. Median rent is $850/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
17.5% of adults in Kirkwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirkwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population769
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,385
Per Capita$28,659
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$850
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$112,048
Housing Units332
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation749 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Kirkwood was founded in 1865.
The median home in Kirkwood was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.