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Kearney, NE vs Waco, TX

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- Waco has 56% more violent crime than Kearney.
- Waco has 36% more property crime than Kearney.
 Kearney, NEWaco, TXUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock29.322.7
 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 Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Kearney, NebraskaCrime Index
 Poole, NE7.85
 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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