2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Kearney, NE vs Marion, IA

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- Marion has 7% more violent crime than Kearney.
- Marion has 28% less property crime than Kearney.
 Kearney, NEMarion, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock13.822.7
 Property Crime34.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 16 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Kearney, NebraskaCrime Index
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 Odessa, NE8.15
 Glenwood CDP (Buffalo County), NE8.4
 Axtell, NE10.65
 Amherst, NE11.1
 Elm Creek, NE12.2
 Pleasanton, NE12.7
 Gibbon, NE13.05
 Riverdale, NE13.15
 Heartwell, NE13.2

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