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Keno, OR

Census-designated place in Klamath County, Oregon.

Population

1,651

Land area

9.3sq mi

People per sq mi

178

ZIP codes

0

Keno and its ZIP codes

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Keno at a glance

  • Keno is about 4 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $72,877, 12% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,600 (29% below Oregon).

Local data for Keno, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Keno, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$72,877

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$339,600

Homeownership

89.5%

Bachelor's or higher

18.8%

Median age

47.1

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (424), German Americans (323), Scottish Americans (174).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Klamath County. PPP loans are for Keno.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,944

23,884 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,476

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$623M

FY 2026, $8,981 per person

Klamath County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Keno, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.9%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked14.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.0%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Keno, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

829

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

51

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 21°F

18.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Keno, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.8%

U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near Keno

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.4
Klamath FallsCity9.2 mi20.1
Running Y RanchCensus-designated place10 mi4.7
AltamontCensus-designated place11 mi8.1
Dorris, CACity12 mi0.7
MerrillCity18 mi0.5
Macdoel, CACensus-designated place21 mi0.2
Rocky PointCensus-designated place24 mi1.8
Mount Hebron, CACensus-designated place24 mi0.7
Tulelake, CACity26 mi0.4
BonanzaTown27 mi0.8
MalinCity28 mi0.5
Oregon ShoresCensus-designated place28 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Keno, OR in?
Keno is in Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the population of Keno, OR?
About 1,651 people live in Keno, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Keno?
Nearby places include Falcon Heights (8.7 mi), Klamath Falls (9.2 mi), Running Y Ranch (10 mi), Altamont (11 mi), Dorris, CA (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023