Knightsville, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Knightsville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 612. Residents earn $50,096 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
612 Population 588/sq mi density
$50,096 Median Income $30,407 per capita
$106,000 Home Value $136,586 Zillow
$935 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,096 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $935/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,096
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,000
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $935
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.5%
39% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population612
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,096
Per Capita$30,407
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,042M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$935
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$136,586

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.7%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation675 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+85.7%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Libraries1

Is Knightsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Knightsville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Knightsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Knightsville is $50,096, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Knightsville is $106,000, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Knightsville 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 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Knightsville has a population of 612 with a density of 588 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 5.4% Black.

Population

612
Total Population
588
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Knightsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Knightsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Knightsville is $50,096, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Knightsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,096
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,407
Avg Weekly Wage$881
IRS Avg AGI$62,294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)529
County GDP$1,042M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare57
Retail83
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,477
58% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Knightsville is $106,000, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $935 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $136,586.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,000
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$136,586

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$116
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio88.5%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$935
20% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,477
58% below US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Knightsville, 44.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.7% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.5%
39% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure37.8%
Asthma12.0%
COPD9.8%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression28.7%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress16.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.1%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access53.0%
Healthcare Facilities57

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Knightsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation675 ft (206 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates39.5254°N, 87.0891°W
County FIPS18021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.6%
D 20.7%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+85.7%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density588/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants49
Retail Stores83

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home3.7%

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