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Kearney, MO

Kearney, MO.

Population: 16,488 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kearney, MO is $404,301 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $429,750 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,198/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$404,301

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$404,301
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$404,301
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$429,750
Median list price
$436,250
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
91
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,198/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
KEARNEY ELEM., KEARNEY HIGH, SOUTHVIEW ELEM., KEARNEY JR. HIGH, HAWTHORNE ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, tornado, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lee Chemical (11.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.1 in
Annual snowfall
11.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,950
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,157

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Peterson Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
37
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+519 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
11.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,205
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
95,376
Average weekly wage
$1,251
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
297

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KearneyState medianUS median
Typical home value$404,301$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$429,750$249,900$325,000
Median days on market17 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,198/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,205$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Kearney, MO?
$404,301.
What is the median sale price in Kearney, MO?
$429,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Kearney, MO?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Kearney, MO?
Typical rent: $2,198/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kearney, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, tornado, ice storm.
Is Kearney, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kearney, MO. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kearney, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kearney, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kearney, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kearney, MO?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kearney, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kearney, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kearney, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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