What are the schools like in Keene, TX?

Keene is served primarily by KEENE ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Keene?

The median household income in Keene, TX is $53,701 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Keene, TX?

Keene has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Keene, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Keene, TX affordable or expensive?

Keene's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Keene is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $205,700 and the median rent is $961 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Keene, TX?

Keene has a violent crime rate of 142.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 499.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Keene, TX a Good Place to Live?

Keene is a small town of 6,451 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,701 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Keene stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Keene is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Keene city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Keene's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Keene costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Keene, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$205,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$961	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,701	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Keene's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.7 /100k

Property Crime

499.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Keene is served primarily by KEENE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Keene, TX	National Avg
School District	KEENE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Keene sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Keene, TX
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Keene, TX	National Avg
Population	6,451	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coyote Flats, TX 3 mi Joshua, TX 6 mi Cleburne, TX 6 mi Cross Timber, TX 6 mi Alvarado, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Keene

Keene, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76059

Keene vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keene, TX affordable or expensive?

Keene's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Keene roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $205,700 and median rent is $961/month.

What is the crime rate in Keene, TX?

Keene's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 499.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Keene?

Public schools in Keene are operated by KEENE ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Keene, TX a good place to live?

Keene, TX has a population of 6,451, a median household income of $53,701, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Keene?

Keene averages 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Keene?

Keene, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76059.

What is the population of Keene?

The population of Keene, Texas is 6,451 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Keene?

Key numbers for living in Keene: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $205,700, median household income $53,701, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keene side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.