Plumbing repair · Kearney, Missouri
Plumbing repair in Kearney, MO
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Kearney's homes (26%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Kearney, in Clay County — ZIP 64060, counts 11,296 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Kearney at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 11,296[2]+8.6% since 2020
- County
- Clay[2]
- Land area
- 13.3 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]26% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 17%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 28%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 29%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, clay zone
- 15[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 11[4]7 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 3[5]2 in the last 10 years; 0 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 73%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Kearney
Kearney is one of the fastest-growing Kansas City–metro suburbs tracked here: 11,296 people (2025 estimate), up 8.6% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 13.3 square miles holding 847 residents per square mile, the 13th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Clay County, with ZIP code 64060[3].
With 29% of homes built since 2010 and 17% before 1980[1], Kearney's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 64060[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Excelsior Springs (6.4 mi E), Liberty (8.5 mi S) and Gladstone (14.5 mi SW)[3].
17% of Kearney's 4,406 housing units predate 1980 and 29% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Excelsior Springs (64%), Liberty (41%), and Gladstone (64%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 26% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 2002[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the clay forecast zone logged 15 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 18, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 11 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 3 flood-insurance claims across Kearney's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
73% of homes heat with utility gas, and 25% of households rent[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Kearney has the newest housing (by median year built) (2002, tied with 3 other suburbs)[1], the fewest flood reports nearby (11, tied with Belton)[4], the 2nd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (29%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (17%)[1].
Kearney storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Kearney, 2016–2025: 7 flash-flood reports and 4 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 73% in April, May, and August. Busiest year 2016 (4); 5 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2017 (3). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, May 24, 2022, 3.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 1 | – | 1 |
| May | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 1 | – | 1 |
| Aug | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Sep | 1 | – | 1 |
Get plumbing help in Kearney
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The data underneath this Kearney page
| Measure | Kearney | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 29% | 10% | 18 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 17% | 40% | 23 pts lower |
| Built before 1960 | 8.7% | 14.7% | 6 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 11 | 15 | 4 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 32% | 6 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 73% | 72% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1986 | 16 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Kansas City–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney | 11 | 3 | 15 |
| Excelsior Springs 6.4 mi | 13 | 157 | 15 |
| Liberty 8.5 mi | 23 | 37 | 15 |
| Gladstone 14.5 mi | 43 | 352 | 15 |
| Independence 18.6 mi | 15 | 388 | 20 |
| Parkville 20.9 mi | 32 | 61 | 16 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64060 | 3 | $0 | 1993 (1) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | Flood | 3.9 mi |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Flood | 3.9 mi |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Flash Flood | 6.3 mi |
| May 24, 2019 | Flash Flood | 3.5 mi |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Flood | 1.8 mi |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Flash Flood | 8.1 mi |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Flash Flood | 4.4 mi |
| Aug 27, 2016 | Flood | 3.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 200 | 4.5% | ±90 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,064 | 24.1% | ±253 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,156 | 26.2% | ±214 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 827 | 18.8% | ±209 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 392 | 8.9% | ±138 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 283 | 6.4% | ±103 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 102 | 2.3% | ±67 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 137 | 3.1% | ±106 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 95 | 2.2% | ±103 |
| 1939 or earlier | 150 | 3.4% | ±92 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 4,406 |
| Detached single-family | 3,539 (80%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,316 |
| Owner-occupied | 3,217 (75%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,099 (25%) |
| Median home value | $298,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3,166 | 73.4% | ±291 |
| Electricity | 1,071 | 24.8% | ±274 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 79 | 1.8% | ±68 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Kearney's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64060 | 87% | 20% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the CLAY forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Kearney plumbing questions
Are Kearney homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 9% were built before 1960 and 17% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Kearney?
The record for Kearney's forecast zone shows 15 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 7 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Kearney?
64060[6], in Clay County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Excelsior Springs (6.4 mi), Liberty (8.5 mi), and Gladstone (14.5 mi)[3].
My Kearney home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 29% of Kearney's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.