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Keenes
A village of 50 people in Illinois
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Health in Keenes
Compared with Illinois
1better than IL·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1Fairfield · 14.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Fairfield Community Health CenterFairfield · 14.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 62851 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Keenes →
Natural hazards in Keenes
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Keenes →
Climate in Keenes
Full climate →Keenes has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43° / 26°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Keenes →
Libraries near Keenes
See all →Nearest: Wayne City Kissner Public LibraryWayne City · 3 miles · 20 hrs a week
How things work in Keenes
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