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Kirkman, IA
City in Shelby County, Iowa.
Population
58
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
225
ZIP codes
0
Kirkman and its ZIP codes
Kirkman at a glance
- Kirkman is about 3.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Kirkman.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,739
5,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,220
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $8,877 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kirkman, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Kirkman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrwinCity | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| HarlanCity | 6.2 mi | 4.4 |
| WestphaliaCity | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| DefianceCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| EarlingCity | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PanamaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CorleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ManillaCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KimballtonCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| TennantCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PortsmouthCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AspinwallCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Elk HornCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Buck GroveCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| ManningCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kirkman, IA in?
- Kirkman is in Shelby County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Kirkman, IA?
- About 58 people live in Kirkman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kirkman?
- Nearby places include Irwin (5.2 mi), Harlan (6.2 mi), Westphalia (6.4 mi), Defiance (7.6 mi), Jacksonville (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023