Living in Kearney (Nebraska)
Kearney (Nebraska) is a large place in Nebraska, United States, home to 33,021 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 5%, #876 of 18,063), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #1,175 of 12,111), movers on a budget (top 12%, #1,444 of 12,111).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 0:12; in late June it sets around 4:11.
How Kearney (Nebraska) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,022 of 9,771 | #31 of 49 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,460 of 10,762 | #6 of 53 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #965 of 7,271 | #9 of 35 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #1,444 of 12,111 | #35 of 62 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 46 | #4,751 of 7,271 | #12 of 35 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #876 of 18,063 | #86 of 150 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 20 | #8,595 of 16,523 | #25 of 114 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #2,460 of 18,063 | #122 of 150 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,219 of 16,523 | #18 of 114 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #6,980 of 21,167 | #21 of 200 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,175 of 12,111 | #18 of 62 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 39 | #7,612 of 12,111 | #26 of 62 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Holdrege 38 km
- Lexington (Nebraska) 56 km
- Hastings (Nebraska) 60 km
- Grand Island (Nebraska) 67 km
- York (Nebraska) 127 km
- McCook 142 km
- North Platte 149 km
- Columbus (Nebraska) 165 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.