City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Keene, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Keene - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,574
Residents
$50,796
Median income
$219,900
Median home
$1,723
Median rent (state)

Keene - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Keene lands in the 21st percentile for household income and the 79th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
48th
percentile, home value
69th
percentile, median rent
79th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Keene, TX

Texas's Keene is a small town, with 6,574 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $50,796 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 13.4%. Keene's housing stock carries a median value of $219,900, and the median resident age is 33.8 years. Educational attainment runs 25.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 58.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 51 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 920% from five years earlier. Keene reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 642.0 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,723 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Texas run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 86.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

6,574 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$50,796 /yr

Poverty 13.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Keene compare to other US cities?

Keene measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 48% pricier than other cities
Median rent 69% pricier than other cities
Safety 79% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Keene ranks #137 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Keene against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Keene toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Keene ranks #213 - the 83rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Keene only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,121 of 1,520
26th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#213 of 1,663
83rd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#483 of 1,505
68th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#572 of 1,663
65th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#482 of 1,663
71st percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

21stIncome percentile
79thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 79th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Keene's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Keene's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Keene's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Keene's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$219,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 52% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Keene $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Keene, TX Keene, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Keene, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Keene, TX median $50,796/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Keene, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Keene, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,574
Median Income
$50,796
Median Home Value
$219,900
Median Age
33.8
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
642.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
142.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
499.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,000 residents6,500 residents7,000 residents7,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,440 residents 7,109 residents ▲ +10.4%
Keene's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
51
housing units authorized
Single-Family
49
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
7.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 5
2020 2
2021 91
2022 28
2023 11
2024 51

Permit volume increased 920% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.5%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
2.4%
Work from Home
7.0%

Based on 3,056 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Keene sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,723/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
86.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Iowa Park
6,574 people
Carthage
6,568 people
Olivarez
6,566 people
Pecan Plantation
6,539 people
Burnet
6,630 people
Aubrey
6,637 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Keene's 6,574 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pelican Bay, FL
6,575 people
Wailea, HI
6,571 people
Geneseo, IL
6,577 people
St. Gabriel, LA
6,569 people
Treasure Island, FL
6,568 people
Upper Sandusky, OH
6,580 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Keene's $50,796 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Moshannon, PA
$50,795 median income
White Stone, VA
$50,795 median income
Osgood, IN
$50,799 median income
Bieber, CA
$50,800 median income
Mojave, CA
$50,800 median income
Trinidad, CO
$50,792 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Keene, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Keene, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 75.1% 13.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 30.2% White 75.1% Black or African American 2.3% Asian 5.2% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.8% Two or more races 13.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Keene compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Keene (this city) 6,574 $50,796
Iowa Park 6,574 $64,340
Carthage 6,568 $44,738
Olivarez 6,566 $62,985
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Keene, TX?

What is the population of Keene, TX? +

Keene, TX has a population of 6,574 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Keene, TX? +

In Keene, the typical household earns $50,796 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Keene? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Keene; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Keene, TX safe? +

Keene has a total crime rate of 642.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Keene, TX? +

Keene's median home value sits at $219,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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