Kearney, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
34,024 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,790 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$235,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$696 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$781 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buffalo County
3
Kearney Urban Area
2
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Buffalo County
4
Kearney Urban Area
4
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 26
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 4 39
Apr 2 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 3 38
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 37, NE
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Schools

Central Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Emerson Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Park Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Hastings College
38 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Central Community College
39 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Chi Health Good Samaritan
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Kearney Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Phelps Memorial Health Center
24 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
4 miles, E • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
122 miles, E • 1 star
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