**History of Kearney, Missouri:**
– Unofficially founded in 1856 by David T. Duncan and W. R. Cave.
– Originally called Centerville, merged with a settlement planned by John Lawrence.
– Named after Charles E. Kearney or possibly Kearney, Nebraska.
– Town officially incorporated in 1869.
– Claybrook House and James Brothers House and Farm listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
**Geography and Climate of Kearney, Missouri:**
– Located in north central Clay County, northeast of Kansas City.
– Total area of 12.92 square miles, with 0.01 square miles being water.
– Humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.
– Lies in Tornado Alley, prone to tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
– NOAA climate normals for Kearney, MO available.
**Demographics of Kearney, Missouri:**
– Population growth from 1870 to 2020.
– Median household income estimated at $85,499 and median family income at $95,129.
– Poverty rate around 2.3% for families and 2.9% for the population.
– Diverse racial makeup with 91.08% white and 8.9% Hispanic or Latino.
– 2020 Census: Population counted at 10,404 with specific demographic details.
– 2010 Census: Population of 8,381 with specific demographic details.
**Education in Kearney, Missouri:**
– Kearney R-I School District operates various educational institutions.
– Kearney has a public library, a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.
– Notable person: Jesse James, born on the James farm in Kearney, with details about his life and legacy.
**References and External Links:**
– References to official sources for data and information.
– External links to official websites of City of Kearney and related historical information.
– Information on the Jesse James Festival and Kearney Amphitheater.
– Details on the Kansas City metropolitan areas and related cities in the region.
Kearney /ˈkɑːrni/ is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population per the 2020 U.S. Census was 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.
City of Kearney | |
|---|---|
 Location of Kearney within Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′18″N 94°21′35″W / 39.35500°N 94.35972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Settled | 1856 |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Randy Pogue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.34 sq mi (34.56 km2) |
| • Land | 13.33 sq mi (34.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 10,404 |
| • Density | 780.26/sq mi (301.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 64060 |
| Area code | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-38072 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395496 |
| Website | http://www.ci.kearney.mo.us |
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Kearney, Missouri:
Kearney, Missouri is a city located in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City and has a population of around 9,000 residents. Kearney is known for being the birthplace of Jesse James, a famous American outlaw.