Indiana
Knightstown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,154. Residents earn $44,655 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Knightstown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Knightstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Knightstown is $44,655, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Knightstown is $121,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Knightstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,655 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,690 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,262 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 893 |
| County GDP | $2,018M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $121,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $219,448 |
| Median List Price | $182,000 |
| Median List Price | $182,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $805 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,909 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 45.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 926 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7955°N, 85.5308°W |
| County FIPS | 18065 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |