Tax Rate (per $100 Assessed Value) - 2010 |
Johnson County |
$0.379500 |
Keene City |
$0.797861 |
Keene ISD |
$1.490900 |
Hill College - Keene |
$0.030062 |
Total |
$2.698323 |
Municipal Sales Tax |
1.000% |
State Sales Tax Rate |
6.250% |
Economic Development
Tax |
0.500% |
Other Sales Tax |
0.500% |
Total |
8.250% |
Incentives
Tax Abatement |
Yes City and County |
Enterprise Zone |
No |
Industrial Foundation |
Yes |
Foreign Trade Zone |
No |
Reinvestment Zone |
Yes |
Freeport Exemption |
Yes City and School |
Other Incentives |
No |
Wage Data
Occupation Title ..................Entry-Level Wage ($/hr) |
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Low |
High |
Production Classifications |
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Forklift Operator |
8.50 |
12.55 |
Janitor, any industry |
5.35 |
8.75 |
Laborer, General |
7.50 |
12.50 |
Machinist/Related Occup. |
8.00 |
12.75 |
Sewing Machine (Garment) |
5.35 |
9.65 |
Truck Driver, Lt., any ind. |
6.00 |
12.50 |
Warehouse Worker |
7.50 |
12.50 |
Welder, Production |
6.50 |
12.00 |
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Office, Clerical, and Technical Classifications |
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Accountant/Auditor |
15.00 |
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Computer Operator |
6.25 |
12.50 |
Computer Programmer |
15.00 |
25.00 |
Customer Service Rep. |
18.00 |
30.00 |
General Office Clerk |
8.00 |
12.00 |
Secretarial |
6.00 |
12.50 |
Shipping & Rec. Clerk |
5.35 |
9.65 |
MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
Employer |
Industry |
No. of Employees |
Keene Independent School District |
Education |
147 |
Southwestern Adventist University |
University |
135 |
Funtime RV |
Recreational Vehicle Sales/Service |
95 |
Thurman Transportation |
Industrial |
80 |
Southwestern Colorgraphics |
Commercial printing |
60 |
AGE Industries, LTD |
Corrugated Packaging |
49 |
Texas Pocket Springs |
Industrial |
47 |
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