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Kearney, NE

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kearney.

Population: 19,739 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kearney, NE is $293,049 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $319,900 after a median 19 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, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,049

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,049
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+59.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$293,049
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$319,900
Median list price
$324,900
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
+15.3%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,118/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,677/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)
90.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
Schools include
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL, BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.5°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.2 in
Annual snowfall
27.0 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
19
Nearest airport
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
KEARNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, KEARNEY COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITAL, CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-135 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
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
23,495
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
119

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

How it compares

KearneyState medianUS median
Median home value$293,049$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$319,900$268,738$325,000
Median days on market19 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 median home value in Kearney, NE?
$293,049.
What is the median sale price in Kearney, NE?
$319,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Kearney, NE?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Kearney, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,118/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, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Kearney, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
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, 2022-23).
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: 90.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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