At a Glance
Median Income
$41,750
$21,219 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $122,174
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
18.7% smoking rate
How Kirwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirwin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirwin residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,219. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirwin is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,174. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.1% of adults in Kirwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirwin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population84
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$21,219
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$880
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$122,174
Housing Units143
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,288/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation1,696 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kirwin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.