KeenerIN
A town of 10,840. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Keener stand out
The 2 things Keener does most differently from other towns.
86% of working residents leave Keener for work
Where Keener’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Keener’s report card
Now in Keener
Be the first to start the conversation.
Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Qualley, Basso, Pierre, Keener in Romance 'Love of Your Life' TrailerFirstShowing · Sep 9
- Seth Keener In play, run(s) to Trace WillhoiteMLB.com · Jul 29
- Governor appoints nonprofit executive to Arkansas State Board of EducationArkansas Advocate · Jul 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Keener. Another town gets a different order.
Keener’s public schools outperform 85% of Indiana districts
The public schools Keener’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMotte Elementary School | PK–3 | 596 | A |
| De Motte Christian School Private | PK–12 | 625 | |
| Demotte Christian High School Private | PK–12 | 619 | |
| Demotte Christian (Middle & High School) Private | 6–12 | 268 |
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Keener beats the Indiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Keener | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 14.7% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.4% | 15.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.3% |
About one in seven working residents works right in Keener
Most working residents leave Keener for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are DeMotte (11%), Crown Point (5%) and Valparaiso (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Keener has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0.5% of Keener is conserved land
1.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Field of Dreams | — | 35 |
| 2. Spencer Park | — | 12 |
| 3. Freedom Park | — | 8 |
About Keener
Township in Indiana, United States
Keener Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,625 (up from 10,110 at 2010) and it contained 4,176 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 10,625
- Area
- 48 sq mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft
Keener’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Keener.