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Crime in Keene summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Keene. Key points include:
There were 538 total crimes in Keene in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Keene is 2,352.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Keene is 179.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Keene is 2,172.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Keene is 10.98% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Keene Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Keene / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 538 | 2,352.0 | 1,028.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 41 | 179.2 | 110.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 26.2 | 12.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 69.9 | 62.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 497 | 2,172.8 | 918.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 87.4 | 48.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 456 | 1,993.5 | 805.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 91.8 | 64.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Keene summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Keene. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Hampshire. Key points include:
The cost of living in Keene is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Keene is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Keene is $341,419.
The median income in Keene is $78,445.
Keene's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Keene Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Keene | New Hampshire | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 106 | 126 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 102 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Keene, NH Weather
The average high in Keene is 57.3° and the average low is 34.5°.
There are 82.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.4 inches of precipitation each year with 58.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Keene |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 58.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Keene, NH Photos
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Keene Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Keene
The current population in Keene is 22,939. The population has decreased 2.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,939 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 22,923 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 22,907 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 22,969 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 22,823 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 22,953 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 23,165 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 23,204 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 23,537 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 23,403 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 23,281 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 23,444 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 23,389 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 23,476 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 23,547 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Keene
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Keene is:
91.4% White with 20,962 White residents.
1.7% African American with 384 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 161 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 69 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 914 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 433 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Keene | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 86.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Keene
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Keene is 50.6% female with 11,609 female residents.
Keene is 49.4% male with 11,330 male residents.
| Gender | Keene | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Keene for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Keene completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Keene completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Keene completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Keene completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Keene completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Keene completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Keene completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Keene completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Keene completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Keene | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Keene, New Hampshire
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3.6% of households in Keene earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Keene earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Keene earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Keene earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Keene earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Keene earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Keene earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.5% of households in Keene earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in Keene earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Keene earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Keene | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 16.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
