Kearney, NE
Living in Kearney
Bikeability33
Walkability31
Commute100
Public Transit15
Affordability73
Public Safety73
Airports1
Hospitals66
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+3.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$179kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$639Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kearney
United States45
Nebraska33
Buffalo County23
Property Crime in Kearney
United States48
Nebraska45
Buffalo County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kearney
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado19
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kearney, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kearney, NE
Zion Lutheran School
0 miles, E
Catholic High School of Kearney
1 miles, N
Faith Christian School of Kearney
2 miles, NW
All Saints Catholic School
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Kearney, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
1 miles, W
Hastings College
38 miles, E
York College
80 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
105 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kearney, NE
Chi Health Good Samaritan
0 miles, N
Kearney Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Kearney County Health Services Hospital
16 miles, SE
Phelps Memorial Health Center
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Kearney, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
4 miles, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
44 miles, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
89 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
122 miles, E