Keener, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wayne County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
264
Population
24/sq mi density
$39,571
Median Income
$32,090 per capita
$129,300
Home Value
$146,491 Zillow
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, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Keener enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1211°N, 78.2984°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Keener has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.1").