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Population in 2010: 1,105.
Population change since 2000: +4.0%
 
Males: 526  (47.6%)
Females: 579  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

51.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12943.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,419 (it was $34,226 in 2000)
Keene:

$65,419
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,758 (it was $17,037 in 2000)

Keene town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $308,916 (it was $120,100 in 2000)
Keene:

$308,916
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $276,108; detached houses: $284,996; townhouses or other attached units: $274,370; in 2-unit structures: $811,609; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $406,202; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $398,648; mobile homes: $92,731
March 2022 cost of living index in Keene: 103.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Keene, NY (2010)
    • 1,07797.5%White alone
    • 121.1%Two or more races
    • 80.7%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Black alone
    • 20.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Other race alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic

Races in Keene detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Keene, New York as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Keene is 1,105 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (33.0%), English (28.3%), French (16.3%), German (14.3%), United States (6.2%), Italian (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 834 feet

Land area: 156.0 square miles.

Population density: 7.1 people per square mile   (very low).

Keene, New York map

9 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Keene town:

1.3% ($1,529)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (98.0 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (188.8 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (233.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Elizabethtown, NY (3.1 miles ),
Lake Placid, NY (3.3 miles ),
Wilmington, NY (3.5 miles ),
Jay, NY (3.5 miles ),
North Elba, NY (3.5 miles ),
Lewis, NY (3.6 miles ),
Witherbee, NY (3.9 miles ),
North Hudson, NY (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.22 N, Longitude: 73.79 W

Area code: 518

Distribution of median household income in Keene, NY in 2022
Keene satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 9 buildings, average cost: $122,600
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $105,600
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $500,000
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $267,800
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $375,000
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $241,400
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 11 buildings, average cost: $236,600
  • 2011: 9 buildings, average cost: $172,800
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $150,200
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $168,300
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $171,300
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $308,100
  • 1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $267,900
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $170,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Keene, NY residents
Average permit cost in Keene, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Keene, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Public administration (14.4%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.1%)
  • Public administration (21.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Health care (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.6%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Keene, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Carpenters (10.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Financial managers (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)

Average climate in Keene, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Keene, New York average temperatures Keene, New York average precipitation Keene, New York humidity Keene, New York wind speed Keene, New York snowfall Keene, New York sunshine Keene, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 77.4. This is about average.

City:

77.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.100. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.100
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.51. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.51
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Keene-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 20.9 miles away from Keene center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 33.0 miles away from Keene center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 19.0 miles away from Keene center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.9 miles away from Keene center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 161.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 29.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Essex County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Earthquake: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Keene topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Keene:

  • ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SVC CHHA (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)
  • ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER UIHLEIN (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LAKE PLACID, NY)

Airports located in Keene:

Amtrak stations near Keene:

  • 11 miles: LAKE PLACID (MAIN ST.) - Seasonal Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: WESTPORT (HWY. 9 N. & D&H RAILROAD TRACKS) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Keene:

  • Middlebury College (about 34 miles; Middlebury, VT; Full-time enrollment: 3,077)
  • Champlain College (about 34 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 35 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 36 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 37 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 37 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
  • Castleton State College (about 52 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)

Public high school in Keene:

See full list of schools located in Keene

Library in Keene:

  • KEENE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $48,640; Location: ROUTES 9N & 73; 12,904 books; 103 audio materials; 1,445 video materials; 23 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Keene: The Carry (A), Four Corners (B), Ausable Club Golf Course (C), Keene Public Library (D), Keene Valley Library (E), Keene Valley Hose and Ladder Company 1 (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Keene include: Keene Valley Congregational Church (A), Saint Brendan's Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Shaw Cemetery (1), Ingalls Cemetery (2), Estes Cemetery (3), Norton Cemetery (4), Holt Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lillypad Pond (A), Little Meadows (B), Lower Asuable Lake (C), Lower Cascade Lake (D), Moss Pond (E), Rhododendron Pond (F), Lake Tear of the Clouds (G), Twin Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gulf Brook (A), Gravestone Brook (B), Gill Brook (C), Wolfjaw Brook (D), Slide Brook (E), Slide Mountain Brook (F), Flume Brook (G), Basin Brook (H), Teakettle Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Bark Eater Inn (Alstead Hill Ln) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Essex County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.9%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.7%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.0%
Whole state:

7.4%
46 people in homes for the physically handicapped in 2000

Banks with branches in Keene (2011 data):

  • Champlain National Bank: Keene Branch at 10849 Nys Route 9n, branch established on 1987/11/09. Info updated 2008/12/22: Bank assets: $224.9 mil, Deposits: $191.5 mil, headquarters in Elizabethtown, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Champlain Bank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Keene:

Marital status in Keene, NY
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 58.5%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Keene:

  • High school or higher: 87.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Keene, NY (based on Essex County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,46717
Mainline Protestant3,36033
Evangelical Protestant1,19713
Other3284
None26,018-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
Essex County:

6.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Essex County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Essex County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 72
Essex County:

18.99 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Essex County:

7.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

22.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Essex County:

16.0%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Keene:

  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WNBZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; SARANAC LAKE, NY; Owner: SARANAC LAKE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Keene:

  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WXLU (88.3 FM; PERU, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • W209AZ (89.7 FM; KEENE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Keene:

  • WPTZ (Channel 5; NORTH POLE, NY; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
  • Keene, New York
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents17
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • New York average
  • Fatal accident count7235
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10868
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1728
  • Fatalities7775
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents17788
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2339
See more detailed statistics of Keene fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 37Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 67.7mTotal length
  • $36,100,000Total costs
  • 55,107Total average daily traffic
  • 3,002Total average daily truck traffic
  • 59,948Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Keene, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 51930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 152010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Keene, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Tom Weber, 1786 Nys Route 73 (Lat: 44.189861 Lon: -73.785056), Type: 39.3, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: New York Rsa 2 Cellular Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, , Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Ljubica Petrich, 1786 Nys Route 73 (Lat: 44.189861 Lon: -73.785056), Type: 39.3, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: New York Rsa 2 Cellular Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, , Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Jerri L Janjua, 1786 Nys Route 73 (Lat: 44.189861 Lon: -73.785056), Type: 39.3, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: New York Rsa 2 Cellular Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, , Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Regulatory Manager, 1786 Nys Route 73 (Lat: 44.189861 Lon: -73.785056), Type: 39.3, Structure height: 36031 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, , Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 1786 Nys Route 73 (Lat: 44.189861 Lon: -73.785056), Type: 39.3, Structure height: 36031 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Licensee ID: D, Registrant: New York Rsa 2 Cellular Partnership, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Keene)
Most common first names in Keene, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John776.4 years
Mary578.6 years
Robert571.8 years
Harry380.3 years
Anna376.3 years
Charles377.7 years
Elizabeth386.0 years
Frances386.6 years
Howard377.3 years
Walter382.0 years
Most common last names in Keene, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith878.0 years
Wells781.8 years
Cram682.2 years
Reed683.6 years
Lashway580.2 years
Lawrence580.6 years
Carey470.0 years
Estes474.2 years
Evans369.3 years
Hale381.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Keene, NY
  • 75.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.0%Wood
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.6%Electricity
  • 1.1%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Keene, NY
  • 62.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.6%Electricity
  • 14.6%Wood
  • 7.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Keene compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Keene on our top lists:

  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the physically handicapped (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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