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Kirwin, KS

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Population
129
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,699 ft
Median Home Value
$50,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Kirwin

Founded along the Solomon River in the 1870s, Kirwin is a quiet, friendly community set against the wide-open prairies of north-central Kansas. Daily life here is shaped by Kirwin Reservoir and the neighboring National Wildlife Refuge, a popular spot for boating, fishing, and birdwatching that earned the area its reputation as the Goose Capital of Kansas. Students in town attend the Thunder Ridge school district, a regional system that brings together families from several surrounding towns. For those looking for plenty of room to breathe, peaceful streets, and great outdoor recreation right down the road, Kirwin offers easygoing small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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