Kearney County, NE Eviction Risk
5 cities · 4,395 residents · Avg 2.5/10 (Low) · Updated2.5Avg score
2.8Highest city
1.8Lowest city
20.0%Rent burden
$860Median rent
R+58.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Kearney County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axtell, NE | 818 | $1,115 | 25.0% | 2.8 |
| 2 | Wilcox, NE | 336 | $678 | 16.6% | 2.7 |
| 3 | Heartwell, NE | 97 | $825 | 15.0% | 2.7 |
| 4 | Minden, NE | 3,108 | $823 | 23.3% | 2.5 |
| 5 | Norman, NE | 36 | — | — | 1.8 |
About Kearney County
Kearney County spans 5 cities serving approximately 4,395 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.5/10. The county voted Republican by 58.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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