Economy & Jobs — Kearney, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $103,622 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$116,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,209 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| In Labor Force | 6,227 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 28.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 209 |
| Insurance Agencies | 158 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 158 |
| Real Estate Offices | 155 |
| Law Offices | 110 |
| Dental Offices | 106 |
| Physician Offices | 105 |
| Commercial Banks | 68 |
| Auto Repair | 66 |
| Gas Stations | 63 |
| Child Day Care | 50 |
| Chiropractors | 47 |
| Beauty Salons | 45 |
| Hotels Motels | 40 |
| Coffee Shops | 40 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.