Keene, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
452 Population 48/sq mi density
$280,100 Home Value $648,205 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Keene, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$280,100
1% below
Zillow: $648,205
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
46% above
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Keene Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Keene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
99%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keene a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keene is $280,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $648,205. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

49.2% of adults in Keene hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keene has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population452
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$49,494
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value$280,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$648,205
Housing Units263
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation3,629 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+42.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Keene was built in 1988.
17.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
17.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.