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Kearney's environment attracts many types of businesses
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Kearney, the county seat of Buffalo County, is located on the north bank of the southern most point of the Platte River where it dips in a great arc across Nebraska
The community's rich heritage has been shaped by pioneers who boldly crossed the country following the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails in search of opportunity during the last century. Some had the vision to see unique opportunities in Central Nebraska and decided to stay. Their descendants inherited that same determined, yet progressive spirit and perpetuate what is widely referred to as "the midwestern work ethic."
Today, Kearney is home to over 28,000 people who enjoy an enviable balance of urban amenities and small town quality of life. It's the home of the university of Nebraska at Kearney. two major hospitals, regional shopping and services, cultural and recreational attractions, excellent schools, numerous corporate headquarters and many other major employers.
Parents and employers alike praise the Kearney Public Schools as well as the many fine private educational institutions. On average, more than 92% of Kearney students graduate with as many as 75% going on to college. Over 23% of Kearney residents have graduated from college.
Quick Facts
POPULATION: 1999 Estimates
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Kearney City Limits:
Buffalo County:
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28,195
40,882
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Nebraska's 5th largest city.
MEDIAN AGE:
MEAN HSHLD INC:
COLLEGE GRADS:
1995 ACCRA IDX:
ALTITUDE:
CENTRAL TIME ZONE |
30.7
$52,646
23.7%
92.1
2,130' |
DISTANCE TO:
Boston
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
Omaha
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1,733 miles
1,733 miles
1,437 miles
1,418 miles
645 miles
359 miles
343 miles
189 miles |
CLIMATE:
Avg. Annual Precip.
Avg. Growing Season
Avg. Daily Temp.
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24.3 in.
159 days
55� |
| MIN |
MEAN | MAX |
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| Jan |
10.3 | 22.8 | 34.3 |
| April |
35.9 | 49.3 | 63.1 |
| July |
63.0 | 75.5 | 88.6 |
| Oct |
37.4 | 51.9 | 66.1 |
The Kearney area offers a number of choice commercial, industrial and office sites which will fit your needs. Confidential assistance is provided by both The Development Council and the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce
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TRANSPORTATION INFO: | |
| HIGHWAYS: |
Interstate 80,
US 30,
NE10 & 44 |
| BUS LINE: |
Greyhound,
Eppley Express |
| AIRLINE: |
United Express Airline |
QUICK PHONE REFERENCE:
City Hall
Buffalo County Clerk
Chamber
Economic Development
Post Office
Library
Airport
Hospital
Public Schools
University
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233-3210
236-1226
237-3101
237-9346
234-2051
233-3282
234-2318
865-7100
237-6000
865-8441 |
| LABOR SUPPLY 1999: |
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| Manufacturing |
3,552 |
| Construction & Minning |
1,064 |
| Trans., Communications & Utilities |
754 |
| Trade, Wholesale & Retail |
6,368 |
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate |
691 |
| Services |
5,342 |
| Government |
3,821 |
| Total Non Farm Emploment |
21,583 |
| Total Employment |
23,494 |
| Unemployment |
694 |
| Total Labor Force |
24,188 |
Commuters, Graduates, Seasonal,
Underemployed, etc. Who May Be
Available: Total Potential Labor Supply |
4,305 |
| Right to Work State |
Yes |
| Manufacturing Workers Unionized: |
less than 3% |
| Work Stopages in last 3 years |
One |
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