At a Glance
Median Income
$50,781
$22,147 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
Zillow: $181,686
Median Rent
$720/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
471/100K
2,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Kiron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kiron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kiron a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kiron residents earn a median household income of $50,781 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,147. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kiron is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,686. Median rent is $720/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Kiron reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,006/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Kiron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kiron has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,781
Per Capita$22,147
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$1,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent$720
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$181,686
Housing Units116
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent471/100K
Property2,006/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,334 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Kiron was founded in 1899.
The median home in Kiron was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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