Living here
Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college116 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates16.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Buffalo County Economic Development
The Development Council for Buffalo County is dedicated to making Kearney and Buffalo County a premier destination for investment and skilled talent, and provides staff support to help businesses invest, grow, or relocate with local and state partnerships.
state
Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state
Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes