Kearney, Missouri
Kearney is a city of 10,885 people in Clay County, Missouri, founded in 1856.
Why visit Kearney
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch, Claybrook House, James Brothers' House and Farm and Jesse James Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Kearney
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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.
From the Wikipedia article Kearney, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Claybrook House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
James Brothers' House and Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Lion's Park Splash Pad
Park · 1.2 mi
106 South Jefferson Street, Kearney
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Restaurants and cafes25
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
101 West st route 92, Kearney
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
The Reserve on Jefferson
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 1.2 mi
103 South Jefferson Street, Kearney
Tu-Th 11:00-14:00 open "lunch", Fr-Sa 17:00-20:00 open "dinner",...
Pizza Shoppe
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
921 MO-92, Kearney
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
MoJo's Coffeehouse
Cafe · 1.0 mi
180 state route 92, Kearney
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00, Sa-Su 08:00-12:00
Fat Boyz Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Burger, American, Grill · 1.2 mi
129 East Washington Street, Kearney
Giambalvo’s Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.9 mi
751 Watson Drive, Kearney
Gino's Italiano
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.2 mi
123 East Washington Street, Kearney
KaJi JAPANESE SUSHI AND GRILL
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.9 mi
751 Watson Drive, Kearney
13 more on the map.
History
Kearney was unofficially founded in the spring of 1856 by David T. Duncan and W. R. Cave, and was originally called Centerville. Centerville was composed of what is now the southeastern portion of the town. In 1867, John Lawrence began laying out plans for another small settlement around the newly established Kansas City and Cameron Railroad subsidiary of the Hannibal and Saint Joseph Railroad which was to build the Hannibal Bridge establishing Kansas City, Missouri as the dominant city in the region. The president of the railroad was Charles E. Kearney (although there is speculation that it was named after Kearney, Nebraska). The railroad still operates as the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. As they grew, the two settlements of Centerville and Kearney were effectively merged, and the town of Kearney, Missouri was officially incorporated in 1869.
The Claybrook House (since destroyed in a fire) and James Brothers' House and Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Kearney, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Quality Inn Kearney - Liberty
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
601 Centerville Rd, Kearney
Churches and places of worship6
Community Covenant Church
Church · Christian
1820 South Jefferson Street, Kearney
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
202 West 19th Street, Kearney
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare3
Summers Pharmacy of Kearney
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
101 State Rte 92, Kearney
Map of Kearney
81 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 1.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 1.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 31°F | 2.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 22°F | 1.7 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kearney 3E (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clay County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Excelsior Springs 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Gladstone 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Kansas City 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Independence 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Blue Springs 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Grain Valley 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Kansas City 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Prairie Village 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Lee's Summit 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Leavenworth 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jesse-james-farm, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CLAYBROOK HOME, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-09-09 19 21 51 UTC minus 5 Aerial view of Interstate 35 in southeastern Clinton County, Missouri, centered on Jackson Township, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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