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.
There are so many reasons to make Kearney, MO your home. When my family and I moved here 10 years ago, there were several things we considered when looking for a place to live. Were the schools good, how big was the community, were there things to do, did it have outdoor activities, was it close to major roadways, was it close to the airport, etc? Kearney had checked off all of our boxes. The school system is one of the best in the state. The community is not huge by any means, but it isn't small either. The town itself offers walking/biking trails, a skate park, an amphitheater that hosts outdoor concerts throughout the summer, a nearby state park, and the birthplace of Jesse James! Kearney is located right off of I-35, and a hop, skip, and jump away from I-29, making work commutes or play activities a breeze. It is also 30 minutes from an International Airport, making travel plans an easy commute also.