At a Glance
Median Income
$74,224
$30,794 per capita
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Fort Knox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Knox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Knox a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Knox residents earn a median household income of $74,224 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,794. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Education
42.1% of adults in Fort Knox hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Knox has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,715
Median Age24.3 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans21.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,224
Per Capita$30,794
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$7,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,234
Ownership0.7%
Zillow$207,414
Housing Units2,539
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,822/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation713 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Knox was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.