Keene

Keene, New Hampshire Overview

Keene scores 61.7/100 overall (A), ranking #12 of 20 cities in New Hampshire — below the state composite of 87.8. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 43/100.

Income & Employment in Keene

Keene’s median income of $78,183 is 20% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.3% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Safety in Keene

Keene’s violent crime rate of 185.5 per 100,000 runs above the New Hampshire average of 110. The property crime rate is 2420.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Keene

The median home value is $232,500. Median monthly rent is $1,275. Renters spend 19.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Keene

The adult obesity rate in Keene is 28.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.2%. Residents report an average of 17 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Hampshire ranks #1 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Keene

Keene has a high school graduation rate of 85.5%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $19,936 per student, well above the national median. The city has 10 public schools serving 3,355 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Keene

The annual average temperature in Keene is 51.4°F. Summers average 68.9°F. Winters average 35°F. Precipitation is abundant at 58.9 inches per year. The average commute of 14.1 minutes is notably short.

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