Kearney, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,696 Population 802/sq mi density
$102,523 Median Income $47,209 per capita
$275,200 Home Value $402,629 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
213 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,523 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kearney, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,523
36% above
$47,209 per capita
Home Value
$275,200
2% below
Zillow: $402,629
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
44% below
612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
1% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Kearney Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kearney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
98%
Rent
86%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kearney a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kearney residents earn a median household income of $102,523 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,209. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kearney is $275,200 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,629. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Kearney reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K.

Education

34.0% of adults in Kearney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kearney has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,696
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,523
Per Capita$47,209
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$275,200
Rent$1,000
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$402,629
Housing Units4,228
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property612/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation846 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.0%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Kearney was founded in 1856.
The median home in Kearney was built in 2001.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (19 miles).
10.2% of the population has a disability.