Keno, Oregon

Keno is an unincorporated community in Klamath County, Oregon, United States, southwest of Klamath Falls on the Klamath River near Oregon Route 66. As of 2000, the population was 1,059. Keno's elevation is 4,108 feet (1,252 m) above sea level.

Keno, Oregon
Unincorporated community
Keno entrance sign, elementary school in the background.
Keno
Location within Oregon and the United States
Keno
Keno (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°7′36″N 121°55′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyKlamath
Area
  Total9.57 sq mi (24.79 km2)
  Land9.25 sq mi (23.96 km2)
  Water0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
Elevation
4,108 ft (1,252 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,980
  Density213.98/sq mi (82.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97627
Area code(s)458 and 541
FIPS code41-38750

Keno was supposedly named after the first postmaster's bird dog. It was previously called Plevna and Whittles Ferry. Keno post office was established in 1887.

One hundred eighty eight children attend Keno's one school, Keno Elementary. It is a K–6 school in the Klamath County School District.

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