Kearney, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Kearney, Nebraska Summary
Life in Kearney research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kearney over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kearney:
The population in Kearney is 33,558.
The median home value in Kearney is $192,200.
The median income in Kearney is $62,695.
The cost of living in Kearney is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Kearney is $855.
The unemployment rate in Kearney is 2.5%.
The poverty rate in Kearney is 15.5%.
Table Of Contents
Kearney SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
10
Kearney, NE Crime Report
667
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,951.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-16.05%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kearney / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 667 | 1,951.1 | 2,243.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 117 | 342.2 | 334.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 7 | 20.5 | 41.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 69 | 201.8 | 229.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 550 | 1,608.8 | 1,909.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 70 | 204.8 | 229.9 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 444 | 1,298.8 | 1,418.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 105.3 | 260.5 | 282.7 |
Kearney, NE Cost Of Living
90
Kearney's Overall Cost Of Living
Kearney's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kearney | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 86 | 100 | |
Kearney, NE Photos
Rankings for Kearney in Nebraska
Map Of Kearney, NE
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Population over time in Kearney
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,783 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 33,273 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 33,082 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 32,709 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 32,217 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 31,759 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 31,397 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 30,932 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 30,530 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 30,214 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kearney
| Race | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 77.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 11.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Kearney
| Gender | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kearney for adults over 25
| Education | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kearney, Nebraska
| Income | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 6.2% | 9.5% |
