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Keene, VA — ZIP 22946

Population: 195 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22946 (Keene, VA) is $348,400. Homes sell for a median $278,000 after a median 2 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$348,400

Median home value

2

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$348,400
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$278,000
Median list price
$278,000
Median price per sqft
$362
1-year sale-price change
-23.2%
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenwood Chemical Co. (18.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
75
Highest AQI recorded (year)
85

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Green Springs (23 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Grayson Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
6.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
59.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,869
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,379
Average weekly wage
$1,228
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
810

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22946State medianUS median
Median sale price$278,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market2 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,869$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 22946?
$348,400.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22946?
$278,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22946?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22946?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22946?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22946?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22946?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22946?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22946?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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