Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Kearney.
Updated July 2026
Kearney, NE has 8 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in Buffalo County, a thin RAL market scoring 4.1/10, with 3,617 seniors 75+ growing 22.5%.
Licensed homes
8
Kearney
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
4.1/10
Thin
The Kearney assisted living market
Kearney has 8 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Buffalo County, it draws on a 75+ population of 3,617 growing 22.5%, with a senior median income of $54,043. See the full Buffalo County market or all Nebraska top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Kearney, NE?
Kearney has 8 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Kearney a good place to open an assisted living home?
Kearney is in Buffalo County, which scores 4.1/10 (Thin) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 22.5%. Current local supply is 8 homes.
What county is Kearney in?
Kearney is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Nebraska licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.