Knightstown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Henry County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,154 Population 2,051/sq mi density
$44,655 Median Income $27,690 per capita
$121,500 Home Value $229,943 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$44,655 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $805/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Knightstown, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,655
41% below
$27,690 per capita
Home Value
$121,500
57% below
Zillow: $229,943
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Knightstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Knightstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
43%
Rent
69%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knightstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Knightstown residents earn a median household income of $44,655 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,690. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 893 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knightstown is $121,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,943. Median rent is $805/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

13.6% of adults in Knightstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knightstown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,154
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,051/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$44,655
Per Capita$27,690
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,500
Rent$805
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$229,943
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden38.5%

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation926 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Knightstown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.