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Kearney, NE

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kearney.

Population: 19,739 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kearney, NE is $290,178 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $346,000 after a median 13 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, strong wind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,178

Typical home value

+6.1%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$290,178
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+60.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$290,178
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$346,000
Median list price
$344,950
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
+19.3%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+3.9%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$899/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$904/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,097/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,432/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,834/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)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/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
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL, BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strong wind, drought, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
50.5°F
Average high
62.5°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,906
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,381

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN, CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS, GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
-135 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
26.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,455
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,670
Average weekly wage
$1,021
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
132

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

How it compares

KearneyState medianUS median
Typical home value$290,178$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$346,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market13 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,455$2,000$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, NE?
$290,178.
What is the median sale price in Kearney, NE?
$346,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kearney, NE?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Kearney, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,097/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kearney, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strong wind, drought, ice storm, lightning.
Is Kearney, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 15 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, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kearney, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kearney, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kearney, NE?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kearney, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kearney, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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