Kearney, NE

Living in Kearney

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 31
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 46
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Schools 60
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Residents

33k Population +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

$57k Median 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

$179k Median Home Value +$48k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$639 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kearney, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kearney, NE

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Colleges

Colleges near Kearney, NE

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Hastings College
38 miles, E
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York College
80 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kearney, NE

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Airports

Airports near Kearney, NE

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Lincoln Airport
122 miles, E