Kearney, Missouri is located in Clay County about 15 minutes north of Kansas City and has a population of 8,381. Each September, the city hosts an annual festival celebrating its distinction as the birthplace of outlaw Jesse James. The James farm with the original house and Jesse James’s burial site are a popular tourist attraction. The Kearney School District serves about 3,500 families in Kearney and northern Clay County.
This small town is growing! There is new commercial development which offers a variety of shops. The Kearney School District is top notch with an annual performance rating of approximately 98%. It is about 30 minutes to downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Go visit Darrell's Washington Street Style Shop. A long-time favorite of the town!