At a Glance
Median Income
$73,212
$25,860 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
Zillow: $188,092
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
13.1% smoking rate
How Knippa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knippa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knippa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knippa residents earn a median household income of $73,212 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,860. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 703 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knippa is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,092. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
16.4% of adults in Knippa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knippa has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population997
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,212
Per Capita$25,860
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$188,092
Housing Units317
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation990 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Knippa was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.