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Kearney, MO
City in Clay County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64060.
Population
10,885
Land area
13.3sq mi
People per sq mi
816
ZIP codes
1
Kearney and its ZIP codes
Kearney at a glance
- Kearney is about 9.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 81st most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $103,622 a year, 47% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,400 (30% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,251 a month.
Local data for Kearney, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kearney, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,622
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$298,400
Median rent
$1,251/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.8%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,671), Irish Americans (1,699), Scottish Americans (276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Kearney.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,860
110,830 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.46B
FY 2026, $5,752 per person
PPP loans
$44.4M
480 loans, 7,346 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kearney, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kearney, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
907
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
258
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kearney, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Kearney
1 in or overlapping Kearney. Population shown
Cities near Kearney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MosbyCity | 4.4 mi | 1.9 |
| PrathersvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| HoltCity | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Excelsior SpringsCity | 6.9 mi | 10.8 |
| LibertyCity | 8.6 mi | 29.7 |
| Excelsior EstatesVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| HomesteadVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Missouri CityCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Crystal LakesCity | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| LawsonCity | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| GlenaireCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Wood HeightsCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Pleasant ValleyCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| SmithvilleCity | 12 mi | 16.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kearney, MO in?
- Kearney is in Clay County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Kearney, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kearney include 64060.
- What is the population of Kearney, MO?
- About 10,885 people live in Kearney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kearney?
- Nearby places include Mosby (4.4 mi), Prathersville (5.9 mi), Holt (6.8 mi), Excelsior Springs (6.9 mi), Liberty (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023