Keenesburg, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,866 Population 200/sq mi density
$83,490 Median Income $34,925 per capita
$410,500 Home Value $510,050 Zillow
$1,438 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
287 Violent Crime/100K 945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,490 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$410,500 home value, $1,438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Keenesburg, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,490
11% above
$34,925 per capita
Home Value
$410,500
46% above
Zillow: $510,050
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
24% above
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
24% below
945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Keenesburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Keenesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
146%
Rent
124%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keenesburg 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

Keenesburg residents earn a median household income of $83,490 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,925. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keenesburg is $410,500 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,050. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Keenesburg reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 945/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Keenesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keenesburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population1,866
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,490
Per Capita$34,925
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

B+
Home Value$410,500
Rent$1,438
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$510,050
Housing Units576
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent287/100K
Property945/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,917 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Keenesburg was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Denver International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.