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Knightstown, IN

Indiana · Henry County

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.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,154 Population 2,051/sq mi density
$44,655 Median Income $27,690 per capita
$121,500 Home Value $219,448 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 4,552 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,655 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $44,655
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $121,500
57% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 81/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $805
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 45.4%
41% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.5%
81% higher than US avg

How Knightstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,154
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,051/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,655
Per Capita$27,690
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$2,018M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,500
Rent$805
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$219,448
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden38.5%

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property4,552/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking20.7%
Depression29.9%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation926 ft (282 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.88

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.3%
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Is Knightstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Knightstown receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Knightstown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

Knightstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,552 per 100,000, 132% above the national average.

Education

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 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

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. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Knightstown has a population of 2,154 with a density of 2,051 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.4% female and 54.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.3% of residents. 10.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,154
Total Population
2,051
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Knightstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish 0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Knightstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Knightstown is $44,655, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,690 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $926, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 893 business establishments, including 80 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 5.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Knightstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,655
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,690
Avg Weekly Wage$926
IRS Avg AGI$58,262
Gini Index0.427 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.5%
81% above US avg
Establishments (County)893
County GDP$2,018M

Business (County)

Restaurants80
Healthcare95
Retail138
Manufacturing51

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,909
17% below US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Knightstown is $121,500, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,448, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $805 (31% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $882 for a one-bedroom to $1,096 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,027 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $2,909 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 38.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,500
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$219,448
Median List Price$182,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$182,000
$/Sq Ft$123
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$805
31% below US avg
Rent Burden38.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units1,027
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,909
17% below US avg
Effective Rate2.39%
In Knightstown, 45.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.8% of residents, above the national average. 37.3% have high blood pressure. 20.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.1% report binge drinking. 30.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 29.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.3% experience frequent mental distress. 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,447. The dentist ratio is 1:2,717. 77.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Knightstown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity45.4%
41% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure37.3%
Asthma12.1%
COPD9.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.7%
48% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression29.9%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress15.5%
Short Sleep42.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,447
Dentists1:2,717
Mental Health1:941
Checkup Rate77.2%
Dental Visits55.6%
Premature Death10,369/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access77.6%
Healthcare Facilities95
Knightstown has a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,552 per 100,000, 132% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Knightstown receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Knightstown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent81.0/100K
79% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property4,552.1/100K
132% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
Traffic Accidents225
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Knightstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 926 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation926 ft (282 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,051/sq mi
Coordinates39.7955°N, 85.5308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience72.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 150 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 24 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 97 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 104 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 133 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 94 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 117 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 144 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,761 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 20 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 11 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 33 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 86 km 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 55 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 82 km 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 39 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WUI 3 03 (3,372 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 92 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 92 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 92 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 98 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 99 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 89 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 69 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,019 90 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 100 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 3 RX FALL 2008 949 93 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 87 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 98 km
2002 UNIT 3 929 93 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 98 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 43 FALL 2008 RX CHARGE CODE 753 100 km
2002 UNIT 1 707 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Knightstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.3").

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Knightstown is located in Henry County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 73% of the vote, a 47.7-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 95 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 87.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 25.3%

Winner: Republican by 47.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
Traffic Accidents225
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score5.88
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,051/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyHenry County County

Services

Broadband Access81.3%
Avg Download Speed204.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed116.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants80
Retail Stores138

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%
Average costs for common services in Knightstown. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $233 ($140–$373)
Specialist Visit $327 ($187–$513)
Urgent Care Visit $187 ($93–$327)
Emergency Room Visit $2,053 ($746–$4,665)
Dental Cleaning $121 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling $233 ($140–$373)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement $280 ($140–$467)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $560 ($373–$933)
Battery Replacement $187 ($93–$327)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $93 ($56–$140)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair $373 ($140–$746)
HVAC System Install $6,531 ($3,732–$11,196)
Roof Repair $933 ($373–$1,866)
Roof Replacement $8,397 ($5,132–$13,995)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,400 ($467–$3,266)
Divorce (Contested) $13,995 ($4,665–$27,990)
DUI Defense $4,665 ($1,866–$9,330)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,400 ($746–$2,799)
Will Preparation $467 ($187–$933)
Trust Preparation $2,333 ($933–$4,665)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full) $140 ($70–$233)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$121)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.83 ($2.80–$5.13)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.27 ($2.33–$4.67)
Loaf of Bread $3.55 ($2.33–$5.13)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.20 ($2.80–$6.06)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.13 ($3.73–$7.00)
Rice (per lb) $0.93 ($0.56–$1.68)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $131 ($75–$233)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $65 ($28–$140)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $65 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly) $65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly) $79 ($47–$140)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $187 ($70–$467)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,866 ($1,120–$3,266)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.46–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $93 ($28–$233)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,120 ($560–$2,333)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $933 ($467–$1,866)
After-School Care (Monthly) $373 ($187–$653)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $933 ($373–$2,333)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,663 ($4,665–$27,990)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $93 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $280 ($140–$467)
Cat Spay/Neuter $187 ($93–$373)
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Top Industries in Henry County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 3,195 57 $59,800 2.83
Retail Trade 1,710 149 $31,952 1.24
Accommodation & Food Services 1,166 75 $22,070 0.93
Administrative & Waste Services 632 41 $57,183 0.78
Construction 600 103 $58,608 0.83
Other Services 450 61 $30,356 1.09
Wholesale Trade 355 52 $50,104 0.65
Finance & Insurance 208 44 $66,384 0.37
Real Estate 110 29 $40,488 0.51
Arts & Entertainment 89 12 $25,524 0.38
Information & Technology 73 9 $53,652 0.28

Schools in Knightstown

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Knightstown Elementary School Elementary 382 22 17.4:1
Knightstown Intermediate School Middle 361 23 15.7:1
Knightstown High School High 325 20 16.3:1
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Radio Stations near Knightstown

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
88.5 WHHC HD1 00s, 10s MP3
101.3 WHHC FM GoesCrazy Sports Network sports MP3
WLBC hot ac AAC+ 64 kbps

National Parks Near Knightstown

17 national parks and monuments found near Knightstown.

ParkTypeFee
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site State Park Free
Brown County State Park State Park Free
Eiteljorg Museum State Park Free
Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park State Park Free
Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park - Harrison Inn State Park Free
Harbor Point State Park State Park Free
Harrison State Park State Park Free
Hueston Woods State Park State Park Free
Imax Theatre State Park Free
Indiana War Memorial State Park Free
Military Park State Park Free
Mounds State Park State Park Free
Ouabache State Park State Park Free
Summit Lake State Park State Park Free
University Park State Park Free
Versailles State Park State Park Free
White River State Park State Park Free

Museums in Knightstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
INDIANA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM7655291891$581,653
INDIANA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM7655291891$581,653
ART ASSOCIATION OF HENRY CNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7655292634$87,540
PENDLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 3453177784248$11,419
HENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7655294028
HENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION7655294028
MIDDLETOWN-FALL CREEK TWNSHP HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7653542000
RUSH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7659322492
SHIRLEY CENTENNIAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WEIR COOK MEMORIAL PROJECTHISTORIC PRESERVATION7657818873

Libraries in Knightstown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NEW CASTLE-HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY376 SOUTH 15TH STREET0.0209,365
PENDLETON COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY595 EAST WATER STREET0.094,700
RUSHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY130 WEST 3RD STREET0.044,015
KNIGHTSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY5 EAST MAIN STREET0.07,394
SPICELAND TOWN-TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY106 WEST MAIN STREET0.01,888
HENRY HENLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY102 NORTH MAIN STREET0.0904

Farmers Markets in Knightstown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds620 N Apple Street05/04/2019 to 07/07/2019Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Heart of Rushville's Farmers & Artisans Market301 S Main St05/27/2017 to 10/28/2017Sun: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM;
Henry County Farmers Market100 block of S Main Street
Knightstown Farmers' MarketN Washington St
Markleville Farmers MarketSt. Rd. 38....1 mile east of St. Rd. 10906/07/2014 to 10/11/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
New Castle Farmers MarketLibrary parking lot
Pendleton Farmers MarketDepot Park

Pharmacies in Knightstown

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 6661 263 WEST MORGAN STREET 765-345-7163

Cell Towers in Knightstown

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
509 E US 36 (111067)GTOWER98
509 E US 36 (111067)GTOWER98
CR200E; 1 MILE NORTH OF SR44 (111172)GTOWER95
CR200E; 1 MILE NORTH OF SR44 (111172)GTOWER95
(Morristown site) 6158 E CR 850 NLTOWER92
RR # 8TOWER92
33 N COUNTY RD 23 WTOWER91
RR 1 BOX 113ATOWER91
6778 COUNTY ROAD 1025 EAST (106486)GTOWER90
6778 COUNTY ROAD 1025 EAST (106486)GTOWER90
1793 North 450 West (113800)LTOWER82
1793 North 450 West (113800)LTOWER82
7845 W COUNTY ROAD 750 SOUTHTOWER81
8400 West County Road 650 South (110963)GTOWER80
8400 West County Road 650 South (110963)GTOWER80
4201 NORTH CR 850 W (1566)LTOWER80
4201 NORTH CR 850 W (1566)LTOWER80
2779 N 500 E (42354)LTOWER79
2779 N 500 E (42354)LTOWER79
850 N. BETWEEN 150 E. & 200 E. (58835)GTOWER79
850 N. BETWEEN 150 E. & 200 E. (58835)GTOWER79
711 W. CR 450 S. (111055)LTOWER77
711 W. CR 450 S. (111055)LTOWER77
1350 EAST US 36MTOWER69
1350 EAST US 36MTOWER69
470 WEST COUNTY ROAD 650 NORTH (84074)LTOWER61
470 WEST COUNTY ROAD 650 NORTH (84074)LTOWER61
8627 South State Road 9MTOWER48
8627 South State Road 9MTOWER48

Fire Stations in Knightstown

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Knightstown Volunteer Fire Department30 S Washington STVolunteer765-345-2121

Bridges in Knightstown

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196521419,260F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196521418,260F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19652428,924F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete continuous20232457,620G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous19931356,090G
CulvertConcrete1942305,293F
CulvertConcrete1941304,598F
SlabConcrete continuous1941764,598F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19022422,305P
Channel BeamConcrete1910561,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1972243575F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous1979182425G
CulvertConcrete194025400F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199244400G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete195051400F
CulvertConcrete200022400G
Channel BeamConcrete193550350F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197684300F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete192561250F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel192040200F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197952180F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1965207176F
CulvertSteel197022175F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201963150G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete196056150F
FrameConcrete continuous196034125F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete201743125G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1965212102F
FrameConcrete19983725F
CulvertSteel19952110G

Airports Near Knightstown

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Columbus Municipal AirportCLUMedium Airport
Delaware County Johnson FieldMIEMedium Airport
Alexandria Airport—Small Airport
Anderson Airport—Small Airport
Anderson Municipal Darlington FieldAIDSmall Airport
Baird-Wolford Airport—Small Airport
Batesville AirportHLBSmall Airport
Beck Airport—Small Airport
Berry Field—Small Airport
Best Lock Corp. Airstrip—Small Airport
Bronson Airport—Small Airport
Buell Airport—Small Airport
Burk Personal Use Airport—Small Airport
Canary's Airport—Small Airport
Carroll's Airpark—Small Airport
Cherry Hill Airport—Small Airport
Chuck's Airport—Small Airport
Creekside Farm Airport—Small Airport
Cruzan Field—Small Airport
Diamond P. Field—Small Airport
Dungan Airport—Small Airport
Eagles Nest Airport—Small Airport
Ellison Airport—Small Airport
Ferrell Airport—Small Airport
Finney's Airpark—Small Airport
Fischer Field—Small Airport
Foghorn Farms Airport—Small Airport
Foltz Farm Airport—Small Airport
Fowler Field Private Airport—Small Airport
Francis Airport—Small Airport
Franklin Flying Field—Small Airport
Frost Field—Small Airport
Galloway Airport—Small Airport
Glenndale Airport—Small Airport
Gray Airport—Small Airport
Greensburg Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Hagerstown Airport—Small Airport
Hanna Airport—Small Airport
Hartman Farms Field—Small Airport
Heinzman Airport—Small Airport
Hickory Hills Airport—Small Airport
Himsel Army Airfield—Small Airport
Indian Hills Flying Field—Small Airport
Indianapolis Executive Airport—Small Airport
Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport—Small Airport
Indianapolis Regional Airport—Small Airport
Indy South Greenwood Airport—Small Airport
Irion Airport—Small Airport
Josephs Field—Small Airport
Jungclaus Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Knightstown

3 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
123 East Main Street
197 North 6th Street
Greenfield Police Department
Indiana State Police - District 519022 S State Road 67
Markleville Police Department

Grocery Stores in Knightstown

6 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
CVS 6661Other263 W Morgan St
DOLLAR GENERAL 1145Other9130 S Mill Rd
KNIGHTSTOWN LOCKERSpecialty Store8037 S County Road 575 W
Knightstown Quickpix 1111Convenience Store304 E Main St
My MarketGrocery Store9135 S Mill Rd
Speedway 7153Convenience Store213 W Main St

Treatment Centers in Knightstown

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anchor Behavioral CounselingSubstance Abuse765-529-3370
Centerstone of Indiana Inc - Centerstone Rush CountyBoth877-467-3123
Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health - Hancock CountyBoth317-318-7100
Groups Recover TogetherSubstance Abuse888-858-1723
Reid Primary and Specialty Care - New Castle OutpatientMental Health765-222-1079
Shelbville VA CBOCBoth812-232-8325

Churches & Religious Organizations in Knightstown

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHRIST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH4833 IN 109
FAITH CHAPEL359 E MORGAN ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF KNIGHTSTOWNPO BOX 37
NEWBIRTH CHURCH INC8630 S SKYLAND DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knightstown

What is the population of Knightstown?

Knightstown has a population of 2,154 residents and is located in Indiana. The population density is 2,051 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.1 years. The population is 45.4% female and 54.6% male.

Is Knightstown expensive to live in?

Knightstown is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $44,655, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,500 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $805 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Knightstown safe?

Knightstown is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,552 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Knightstown receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Knightstown?

Knightstown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches, with 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Knightstown?

Knightstown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $926. There are 893 business establishments in the area, including 80 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 5.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Knightstown?

The median home value in Knightstown is $121,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,448. For renters, the median monthly rent is $805. Fair market rent is $882 for a 1-bedroom and $1,096 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.0%. The average annual property tax is $2,909.

How are the schools in Knightstown?

Schools in Knightstown score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 13.6% of adults in Knightstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Knightstown?

The obesity rate in Knightstown is 45.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.7% of adults are smokers. 30.3% are physically inactive. 29.9% of residents report depression. 9.1% lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,447.

What is transportation like in Knightstown?

The average commute in Knightstown is 28 minutes. 87.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Knightstown?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Knightstown is 98% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 99.3% of residents speak only English at home. 10.7% of the population are military veterans. 16.2% of residents have a disability. 93.6% have health insurance coverage.

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