Hazelwood, MO vs Kearney, NE
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hazelwood
78.8
#158 nationally
Kearney
75.2
#486 nationally
Kearney leads in crime level (8.3 vs 13.4). Kearney leads in average commute (14.5 min vs 22.4 min). Kearney leads in walk score (42 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazelwood, MO | Kearney, NE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#158) | 75.2 (#486) |
| Population | 24,863 | 34,362 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,936 | $321,501 |
| Median Household Income | $55,111 | $66,843 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 14.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | R+44.9 |
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78.8 Score
Hazelwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,936
Population
24,863
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Kearney, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,501
Population
34,362
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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