Kearney, Nebraska

Population 31,290

Kearney is located in Buffalo County, NE. The population is 31,290, making Kearney the largest city in Buffalo County and the 5th largest city in the state of Nebraska.

There are 15 public schools in Kearney with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Kearney is very low , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kearney is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kearney property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kearney include Collins Township, Glenwood and Center Township.

Kearney Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.8%

Crime Rate

35.97% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 67
  • Violent Crimes: 101
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 67
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

88.20% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Kearney
  • 1.60 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

306 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 290

Unemployment

Low 2.0%
  • Nebraska unemployment average: 2.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Kearney, NE and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Kearney's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
3 Private Schools

Catholic High School Of Kearney

Faith Christian School Of Kearney

Zion Lutheran School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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265 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kearney, NE issued 265 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 265 permits, 145 were issued for single family homes and 120 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kearney, NE issued 288 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 288 permits, 140 were issued for single family homes and 148 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $555
  • 1 Bedroom: $635
  • 2 Bedrooms: $836
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,140
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,431

Zip Codes

68845 68847 68848 68849

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Environmental Hazards

306 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Kearney, NE has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Kearney, NE is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Kearney, NE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.1°
  • February 28.47°
  • March 41.3°
  • April 50.28°
  • May 62.17°
  • June 72.14°
  • July 77.48°
  • August 73.42°
  • September 64.37°
  • October 52.42°
  • November 40.87°
  • December 24.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kearney, NE

Earthquakes
Kearney, NE has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kearney, NE has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kearney, NE has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kearney, NE has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kearney, NE: $51,333

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kearney is 2.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.75%
White Collar - 59.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pete Ricketts
  • Sen. Deb Fischer
  • Sen. Ben Sasse

City Representatives

  • Adrian Smith

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

19 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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