Special Interest
Housing in Kearny County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Kearny County averages $1,056/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Kansas median of $1,060 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 18% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Kearny County FMR Area are $1,131 for a studio, $1,177 for 1‑bedroom, $1,544 for 2‑bedroom, $1,851 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,044 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $488 increase for a 2-bedroom in Kearny County shows a 46% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Kearny County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Kansas at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
