Kearney

NE

Buffalo County, Nebraska

Population 51K |Median income $75,911 |2 hospitals

Population
50,579
Buffalo County
Median Income
$75,911
+12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$246,400
+8% vs avg
Median Age
35.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
51K+8%
Median Income
$75,911+49%
Median Home Value
$246,400+76%
Poverty Rate
9.9%-27%
Unemployment
2.6%-35%

Economics

Median Rent
$936/mo
Poverty Rate
9.9% -30% vs avg
Unemployment 2.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%
Work From Home 4.7%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 86.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.3%
Short Sleep Duration
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Binge Drinking
21.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.7%
Current Smoking
12.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.6%
Diabetes
9.6%
Current Asthma
9.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 74.9%
Dental Visit 58.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN
KEARNEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
KEARNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
KEARNEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Kearney Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Grass Fire Advice Issued for City of Sydney (NSW)

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Grass Fire Advice Issued for City of Sydney (NSW) Area

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Advice Issued for Grass Fire in City of Sydney

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Advice Issued for Grass Fire in City of Sydney (NSW)

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kearney, NE? ▼
Kearney, NE has a population of 50,579 people, located in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the median household income in Kearney? ▼
The median household income in Kearney, NE is $75,911 per year. The poverty rate is 9.9%.
What is the median home value in Kearney? ▼
The median home value in Kearney, NE is $246,400. Median rent is $936/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kearney? ▼
The top health indicators in Kearney include Obesity (37.3%), Short Sleep Duration (32.6%), High Blood Pressure (32%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kearney? ▼
Kearney has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kearney? ▼
The median age in Kearney, NE is 35.1 years. 34.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kearney, NE is located in Buffalo County, Nebraska. With a population of 51K and a median household income of $75,911, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kearney area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Buffalo County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.