What are the schools like in Kirby, WY?

School district data for Kirby is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kirby?

The median household income in Kirby, WY is $33,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 40.0%.

What is the weather like in Kirby, WY?

Kirby has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.8 inches.

Kirby, WY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Kirby, WY?

Kirby has a violent crime rate of 22.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 657.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kirby, WY a Good Place to Live?

Kirby is a small town of 47 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $33,750 and a 40.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Kirby stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kirby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kirby city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Kirby metro area.

Metric	Kirby, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kirby's violent crime rate is 22.7 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.7 /100k

Property Crime

657.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Kirby, WY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kirby sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation and 50.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kirby, WY
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	50.8"

Demographics

Metric	Kirby, WY	National Avg
Population	47	—
Median Age	49.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	40.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	46.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lucerne, WY 6 mi Thermopolis, WY 11 mi East Thermopolis, WY 11 mi Worland, WY 19 mi Owl Creek, WY 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Kirby

Kirby, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82430

Kirby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirby, WY affordable or expensive?

Kirby has a median home value of $97,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $33,750.

What is the crime rate in Kirby, WY?

Kirby's violent crime rate is 22.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 657.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kirby?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kirby, WY a good place to live?

Kirby, WY has a population of 47, a median household income of $33,750, and an unemployment rate of 40.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kirby?

Kirby averages 31.3°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches with about 50.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kirby?

Kirby, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82430.

What is the population of Kirby?

The population of Kirby, Wyoming is 47 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kirby?

Key numbers for living in Kirby: median home $97,500, median household income $33,750, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kirby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.