KeenesIL
A town of 48, settled in 1903.
Is Keenes a good place to live?
1.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Keenes, below both the Illinois town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Of the 769 Illinois towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Keenes. Keenes has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
48 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Keenes: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Keenes, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Keenes.
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Keenes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Keenes
Keenes has chilly winters and warm summers. At 88°F, Keenes’ July high is against 84°F in Illinois’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Keenes is
Keenes beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 39% of Keenes adults have high blood pressure.
| Keenes | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Keenes | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Keenes
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Keenes; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Keenes residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Questions about Keenes
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Keenes, IL a good place to live?
Keenes has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.