Truhlsen Saloon, Kennard NE c 1900, c. 1900
Kennard’s story
157 years in pictures
Census counts: 275 in 1900, 381 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1900 and 3 maps from 1893 on.
- 1869Kennard is established
KennardNE
A town of 370, established in 1869.
Population
370
2025 Census estimate · −2.4% since 2020
Typical home
$425K
+1.9% in a year
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
34.1
years
Jobs based here
13
A commuter town
Is Kennard a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Kennard. Kennard has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
370 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →Loess Hills and 26 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Kennard. Close and well known come first.
25 mi Park & preserveLoess Hills
22 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
10 mi Ancient siteBertrand
10 mi LandmarkFort Atkinson
20 mi MuseumJoslyn Art Museum
32 mi MuseumStrategic Air and Space MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Loess Hills: Bill Whittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Bertrand: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Atkinson: Unknown, Public domain · Joslyn Art Museum: akasped, CC BY 2.0 · Strategic Air and Space Museum: User Kandykornhead on en.wikipedia, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Kennard: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kennard, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Kennard water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kennard’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County ClerkWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6803468034 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kennard.
Housing
The typical home in Kennard is valued at about $425K
The typical Kennard home is worth about $425,000, up 1.9% in a year, 53% above the Nebraska typical home. 83% of households own their home in Kennard, against 67% in Nebraska’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$425KZillow home value
| Kennard | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,106 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Kennard$425K
Nebraska$278K
+1.9%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
About half of Kennard’s working residents commute to Omaha
Most working residents leave Kennard for work: only 0% work in town. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Kennard, below both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Kennard’s median household income is $95,000.
0%work in town
| Kennard | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Kennard0%
Omaha49%
Blair14%
Township 29%
Lincoln4%
17 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Kennard
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Kennard, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Kennard has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a lower July high than Kennard.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–34°
Spring39–61°
Summer63–84°
Fall41–63°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Kennard faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Kennard stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a smaller share of its adults sleep under 7 hours
26% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Kennard. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who binge drink than Kennard. 20% of adults get no exercise outside work in Kennard.
| Kennard | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Kennard | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.4% | 12.3% |
| More binge drinkers | 23.4% | 19.7% |
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System
6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kennard
17pages on Kennard
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Kennard
CHI Health School of Radiologic TechnologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Omaha14.2 miMidland UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fremont15 mi$42,050 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Kennard residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Kennard for work
Where Kennard’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13jobs based in Kennard
0%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Kennard
Village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
Kennard is a village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kennard had a population of 381.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,148 ft
- ZIP code
- 68034
Questions about Kennard
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kennard, NE a good place to live?
Kennard has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.