About Kearny
Kearny is a small town in central Arizona with an estimated population of 1,898.
Kearny holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 703 residents per square mile.
📰 Kearny News Today
- A town in Arizona could run out of water in just three months. Here's why. 12News · Apr 9
- A desert town may run out of water. Others could face the same fate. The Washington Post · Jul 27
- Kearny water supply secure for 2026; mayor unsure what next year will bring AZ Family · Jul 30
- Kearny is bringing down water use and pushing back the day taps could go dry KJZZ · May 1
- Kearny mayor says town’s water supply should last through this year, but 2027 is questionable KTAR News 92.3 FM · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kearny Unique
- Part of the fabric of Arizona — one of 467 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kearny
- Buzzy's Drive In — american
- Cosmic Coffee (café)
- Old Time PIzza
- West End Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kearny
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kearny
- CVIT - Ray High School
- Ray Elementary School
- Ray JR/SR High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,898
Rank in state#78 of 91
Land area2.7 sq mi
Density703/sq mi
Coordinates33.0564, -110.9071