Kearney, Nebraska · ZIP 68847

Kearney — ZIP 68847

Kearney (68847) scores 62/100 — Fair for Kearney. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $291K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency50%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$291K

Median rent$1,600/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$291K

Median Rent

$1,600/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

583

Violent Crime

Property Crime

493

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Buffalo County, Nebraska (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	417	82%	82%
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	397	52%	47%
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	536	47%	49%
BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	248	37%	47%
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	235	32%	47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

17,911

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 68847 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 68847 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 68847 is approximately $291K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 68847 in Kearney has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.