Regional Profile

Kimball

“All trails lead to Kimball.” Kimball, the seat of Kimball County, is a rural standard for economic growth. Working in Kimball means zero commute and a low cost of living coupled with a warm sense of community and high civic engagement.

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Kimball is 2,277. The population is expected to shrink to 2,115 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.47%.

The median age of Kimball residents is 49.

The diversity index of Kimball is 36.6, meaning that there is a 37% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Kimball is $78,003 and projected to be $84,562 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,175, projected to be $37,083 in 2030. 2.72% of households – 62 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $911,190 and the average disposable income is $58,990.

There are 1,205 housing units in Kimball; 692 are owner-occupied, 304 are rented, and 209 are vacant. The average home value is $154,245, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 325 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 186 businesses in Kimball, employing 1,036 workers and pulling from a labor force of 986 age 16 and above. 94 workers commute into Kimball from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

882 residents both live and work in/around Kimball. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 19.27% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.34% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 801 drive alone, 93 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 34 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 58 residents work from home.

590 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 246 have associates degrees, 213 have bachelor’s degrees, and 51 hold a graduate or professional degree.