Kearney is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community.
Midwest
Kearney
Buffalo County, NE
Population
33,809
Walk Score
89 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$897
Median home value
$218,800
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Harmon Park · listed 2010
- Kearney Downtown Historic District · listed 2017
Notable landmarks
- Barnd, John, House · listed 1983
- Bartlett, John J. and Lenora, House · listed 2007
- Fort Theater · listed 2006
- Frank, George W., House · listed 1973
- Kearney Junior High School · listed 2000
- Kearney National Guard Armory · listed 2009
- Kearney Woman's Club (Additional Documentation) · listed 1980
- Kilgore Bridge · listed 1992
- Klehm House · listed 1999
- Lowe and Fair Commercial Block · listed 2015
- Masonic Temple and World Theater Building · listed 2009
- Saint Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church · listed 1986
- Thomas, Dr. A. O., House · listed 1980
- U.S. Post Office · listed 1981
- Dobytown · listed 1974
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