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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9422°N, 84.6428°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jessamine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.56 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Keene has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").