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Crime in Kirkwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kirkwood. Key points include:
There were 468 total crimes in Kirkwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kirkwood is 1,609.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kirkwood is 213.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kirkwood is 1,396.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kirkwood is -24.06% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Kirkwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kirkwood / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 468 | 1,609.2 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 62 | 213.2 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 13.8 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 52 | 178.8 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 406 | 1,396.1 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 24 | 82.5 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 348 | 1,196.6 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 116.9 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kirkwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kirkwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kirkwood is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kirkwood is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kirkwood is $462,234.
The median income in Kirkwood is $121,270.
Kirkwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kirkwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kirkwood | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 166 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kirkwood, MO Weather
The average high in Kirkwood is 66.2° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 70.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.1 inches of precipitation each year with 13.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kirkwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kirkwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kirkwood
The current population in Kirkwood is 29,363. The population has increased 7.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,363 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 29,302 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 29,309 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 29,233 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 27,772 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 27,708 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 27,693 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 27,659 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 27,614 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 27,612 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 27,587 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 27,541 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 27,494 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 27,451 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 27,412 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kirkwood
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Kirkwood is:
81.5% White with 23,926 White residents.
4.4% African American with 1,294 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 601 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 116 Other residents.
9.0% Two Or More with 2,632 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 787 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kirkwood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.5% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kirkwood
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Kirkwood is 51.9% female with 15,226 female residents.
Kirkwood is 48.1% male with 14,137 male residents.
| Gender | Kirkwood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kirkwood for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Kirkwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kirkwood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kirkwood, Missouri
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3.4% of households in Kirkwood earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Kirkwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Kirkwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Kirkwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Kirkwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.7% of households in Kirkwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Kirkwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.7% of households in Kirkwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.0% of households in Kirkwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.8% of households in Kirkwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kirkwood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.0% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.8% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
