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Keene, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jessamine County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
272 Population 2,267/sq mi density
$125,341 Median Income $35,040 per capita
$109,000 Home Value $308,079 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,029 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$125,341 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Keene, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,341
67% above
$35,040 per capita
Home Value
$109,000
61% below
Zillow: $308,079
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
1,029/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.4%
99% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
167%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
1%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keene a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Keene reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,029/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population272
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density2,267/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property1,029/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (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
Broadband48.0%
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.
1.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.