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Kearney, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Buffalo County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
34,024
Population
2,262/sq mi density
$69,790
Median Income
$36,753 per capita
$235,800
Home Value
$311,414 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
255
Violent Crime/100K
2,073 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,790 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$235,800 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kearney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,159 ft (658 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7017°N, 99.0823°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buffalo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Kearney has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.4").