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Kearney enjoys a diversified economy which enables the city and
surrounding area to see sustained prosperity.
Of course, agriculture is a cornerstone but many people are surprised
by the variety of highly technical and advanced ag enterprises that are
springing up.
The presence of the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the hospitals
operated by Good Samaritan Health Systems reinforce Kearney's stature
as a regional center and employ thousands of well educated, higher
paid people.
Finally, Kearney's geographic location and its excellent hotel, resturant
and meeting services have made it Nebraska's third most popular convention
address behind Omaha and Lincoln.
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EMPLOYMENT SNAPSHOT | |
| Manufacturing | 3,513 |
| Trade, Retail, Wholesale | 5,616 |
| Services | 4,761 |
| Government | 3,591 |
| Construction/Mining | 814 |
| Trans./Utilities/Comm. | 549 |
| Financial Insurance | |
| Real Estate | 608 |
(1993--labor report by State of NE)
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RETAIL SALES | |
| 1993 | $285,643,830 |
| 1994 | $312,541,734 |
| 1995 | $325,214,707 |
| 1996 | $344,691.713 |
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NEW LIVING UNITS 1995 | |
| Single Family | 716 |
| Multi-Family | 759 |
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26,069,100 bushels of corn are raised in Buffalo County
Kearney continues to enjoy an active building environment
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AGRICULTURAL STATS | |
| Farms (1992) | 1,110 |
| Ag. Values Sold (1987) | $122,394,000 |
| Market Value per Farm | $104,165 |
| Irrigated Acres (1992) | 250,000 |
| % of Total Irrigated Farmland | 43% |
| Irrigation Wells | 3,184 |
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CROPS (5 YEAR AVERAGE) | |
| Production of Leading Crops | |
| Alfalfa | 108,900 tons |
| Corn for grain | 26,069,100 bu. |
| Soybeans | 1,493,100 bu. |
| Oats | 57,600 bu. |
| Wheat | 384,800 bu. |
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LIVESTOCK (5 YEAR AVERAGE) | |
| Production of Livestock | |
| Cattle Farms | 91,000 |
| Hogs | 44,600 |
| Pigs | 74,000 |
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