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Kearney, NE vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Kearney?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 10.2 years older than in Kearney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Kearney?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 48.5% less expensive than Kearney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Kearney?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 5.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kearney.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

Things to do in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, WV is the seat of Wood County situated on the Ohio River. This small town offers a relaxing atmosphere while still having all the advantages of city life with great shopping centers, restaurants and bars.

 Kearney, NEParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$62,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 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 17 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 18 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 Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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