Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri

Kearney is a city in Clay County, Missouri, with 10,404 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mosby, 3.9 miles SE.
- 10,404residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 13.3 sq miland area · 34.5 km²
- 780 / sq mipopulation density
- 64060ZIP code
About Kearney
Kearney is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kearney had a population of 10,404. The city was the birthplace of Jesse James, and there is an annual festival in the third weekend of September to recognize the outlaw. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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Living in Kearney
- Median household income
- $103,622
- Median home value
- $298,400
- Median rent
- $1,251/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Kearney had 10,404 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,404 |
|---|---|
| Density | 780 per sq mi (301 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kearney at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,404 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.33 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3551° N, 94.3586° W |
| ZIP code | 64060 |
| Official website | ci.kearney.mo.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2938072 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kearney
- Mosby3.9 mi SE
- Prathersville5.3 mi SE
- Excelsior Springs6.4 mi E
- Holt6.9 mi N
- Excelsior Estates8.4 mi E
- Homestead8.5 mi E
- Liberty8.5 mi S
- Missouri City8.6 mi S
- Crystal Lakes9.1 mi E
- Lawson9.1 mi NE
- Lake Arrowhead9.2 mi N
- Paradise9.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Kearney
What county is Kearney in?
Kearney is in Clay County, Missouri.
What is the population of Kearney, MO?
10,404 people lived in Kearney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kearney, MO?
The ZIP code of Kearney is 64060.
What is the elevation of Kearney?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kearney?
Mosby (3.9 mi), Prathersville (5.3 mi), Excelsior Springs (6.4 mi), Holt (6.9 mi), Excelsior Estates (8.4 mi).
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