Keene, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
452 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,044 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$280,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$889 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,166 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
6
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
7
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 45
Feb 2 0 48
Mar 2 1 53
Apr 1 0 57
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 73
Jul 0 0 79
Aug 0 0 78
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 0 0 63
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 1 44

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 9%

Schools

Cummings Valley Elementary
7 miles, S 2.3 star
Di Giorgio Elementary
10 miles, NW 1.4 star
Heritage Oak School
10 miles, S 1 star

Colleges

Bakersfield College
24 miles, NW 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
25 miles, NW 1 star
Lyle's College of Beauty
26 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

Kern Medical Center
22 miles, NW 1.4 star
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW 2.3 star
Adventist Health Bakersfield
25 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Meadows Field
29 miles, NW 1 star
Bob Hope Airport
73 miles, S 2.3 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
89 miles, W 1.4 star
Los Angeles International Airport
90 miles, S 4.6 star