Apartments for rent in Kearney, MO

The small town of Kearney, Missouri is home to approximately 10,000 residents. Families with children are a frequent sight, as kids aged 5-14 make up an above-average 23% of the community, though young adults are well-represented as well. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 35, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Missouri. The majority of Kearney residents own their homes, and 30% of residents rent. The average rent for Kearney is $147/month more than the state average.

Kearney residents have an average commute of about 27 minutes. Many residents (49%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used. Few workers commute on foot.

Among Kearney residents older than 25, 16% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Kearney: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 22% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of around $80,000, Kearney workers earn more than the average Missouri resident. Kearney's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.