About Keene
Keene is a close-knit town in northern Texas, home to 6,930 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Keene is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,328 residents per square mile.
📰 Keene News Today
- Neighbors help police arrest man accused of trying to kidnap 15-year-old-girl - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 17
- 'I don't like that': Texas man says instinct told him to stop and help teen during attempted kidnapping WFAA · Jul 17
- Teen girl escapes abduction attempt in Johnson County; suspect later arrested CBS News · Jul 15
- Wanda Smith Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Keene, TX - Sequoyah County Times Legacy obituary · Jul 14
- Two Texas Churches Receive Bomb Threat Over The Weekend Adventist Today · Jan 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Keene Unique
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,930.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Keene
- Committee of 100 Cafeteria
- Mandy's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dinosaur Science Museum and Research Center · Museum
- Hopps Museum and Welcome Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Keene
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Keene
- ALTER LEARNING CTR
- KEENE EL
- KEENE H S
- KEENE J H
- KEENE JJAEP
- THE SUMMIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,930
Rank in state#316 of 1,224
Land area5.22 sq mi
Density1,328/sq mi
Coordinates32.3961, -97.3235