Keene, New Hampshire

Population 23,315

Keene is located in Cheshire County, NH. The population is 23,315, making Keene the largest city in Cheshire County and the 6th largest city in the state of New Hampshire.

There are 9 public schools in Keene with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Keene is low , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Keene is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Keene property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Keene include Roxbury, West Swanzey and Surry.

Keene Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.3%

Crime Rate

7.97% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 100
  • Violent Crimes: 183
  • Robbery: 52
  • Burglary: 135
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

1.82% Lower than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Keene
  • 13.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

187 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 173

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • New Hampshire unemployment average: 2.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Keene, NH and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Keene's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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31 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Keene, NH

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Keene, NH issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Keene, NH issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 20 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $816
  • 1 Bedroom: $862
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,122
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,594
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,805

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Environmental Hazards

187 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Keene, NH has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Keene, NH is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.44 Average
    Keene, NH is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.68°
  • February 24.35°
  • March 34°
  • April 45.8°
  • May 60°
  • June 64.56°
  • July 70.45°
  • August 68.06°
  • September 60.97°
  • October 48.73°
  • November 38.05°
  • December 26.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Keene, NH

Earthquakes
Keene, NH has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Keene, NH has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Keene, NH has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Keene, NH has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Keene, NH: $53,499

Unemployment

Unemployment in Keene is 2.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.28%
White Collar - 65.72%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Maggie Hassan
  • Sen. Kelly Ayotte
  • Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

City Representatives

  • Ann Kuster

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

16 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all