KirkmanIA
A town of 56, settled in 1881.
Is Kirkman a good place to live?
Kirkman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
56 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Kirkman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kirkman, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kirkman.
The biggest natural risk in Kirkman is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Households in Kirkman have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2010. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in just over two thirds of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 31% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 20% to tornadoes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Kirkman
In July, afternoons reach 84°; in January, nights fall to 11°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer of Kirkman’s adults have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
12% of adults smoke cigarettes in Kirkman. The town does better than the Iowa average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 1.
| Kirkman | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Kirkman | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 9.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kirkman Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Kirkman
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kirkman; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Kirkman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Kirkman
City in Iowa, United States
Kirkman is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States, along the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 56 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,253 ft
- ZIP code
- 51447
Questions about Kirkman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kirkman, IA a good place to live?
Kirkman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.