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Knightsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
612 Population 588/sq mi density
$50,096 Median Income $30,407 per capita
$106,000 Home Value $136,586 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 4,931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Knightsville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,096
33% below
$30,407 per capita
Home Value
$106,000
62% below
Zillow: $136,586
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
15% below
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Knightsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
38%
Rent
80%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knightsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Knightsville residents earn a median household income of $50,096 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,407. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 529 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knightsville is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,586. Median rent is $935/month, with 35.0% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Knightsville reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,931/100K.

Education

8.9% of adults in Knightsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knightsville has 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population612
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,096
Per Capita$30,407
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$935
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$136,586
Housing Units310
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation675 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Knightsville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.