At a Glance
Median Income
$125,341
$35,040 per capita
Home Value
$109,000
Zillow: $308,079
Bachelor's Degree+
0.4%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keene a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keene residents earn a median household income of $125,341 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,040. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,973 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keene is $109,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,079. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
0.4% of adults in Keene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keene has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population272
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density2,267/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$125,341
Per Capita$35,040
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$3,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,000
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$308,079
Housing Units48
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Keene was founded in 1844.
The median home in Keene was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.