Keener, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Keener is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 264. Residents earn $39,571 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
264 Population 24/sq mi density
$39,571 Median Income $32,090 per capita
$129,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$129,300 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,571
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $129,300
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.6%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Keener Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population264
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female21% / 79%
Largest GroupWhite 45%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,571
Per Capita$32,090
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,769M

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation148 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
CommuteN/A
Libraries3

Is Keener a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keener receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Keener offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Keener is $39,571, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Keener is $129,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Keener enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Keener has a population of 264 with a density of 24 people per square mile. The median age is 29.6 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (50.8%), with 44.7% White.

Population

264
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
29.6yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
11.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 20.8%
Female 79.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Keener vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Keener vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keener is $39,571, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Keener vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,571
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,090
Avg Weekly Wage$944
IRS Avg AGI$56,445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,557
County GDP$6,769M

Business (County)

Restaurants224
Healthcare252
Retail454
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,371
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone24.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Keener is $129,300, 54% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,300
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied54.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,371
4% below US avg
Effective Rate2.61%
In Keener, 41.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Keener vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.6%
30% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.5%
Asthma12.1%
COPD9.4%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress16.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities252

Crime Rates: Keener vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Keener has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall1.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates35.1211°N, 78.2984°W
County FIPS37191
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 41.4%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
80% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.46
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density24/sq mi
Total Area11.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities252
Restaurants224
Retail Stores454

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone24.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.3%

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