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Kearney, NE
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Kearney, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Kearney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kearney residents earn a median household income of $69,790 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,753. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,879 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kearney is $235,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,414. Median rent is $922/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Kearney reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,073/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in Kearney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kearney has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.