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Kirwin, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
84 Population 91/sq mi density
$41,750 Median Income $21,219 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $122,174 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kirwin, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,750
44% below
$21,219 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $122,174
Violent Crime
210/100K
45% below
315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
326 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kirwin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.3% (47% 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.

Safety & Crime

Kirwin reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 315/100K.

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population84
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$21,219
Unemployment5.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent210/100K
Property315/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,288/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband33.0%
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.