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) |
| |
Low |
High |
| Production Classifications |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| Accountant/Auditor |
15.00 |
|
| 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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