Knox City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
143 Population 681/sq mi density
$43,500 Median Income $17,821 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $255,912 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Knox City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,500
42% below
$17,821 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $255,912
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
25.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Knox City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
20%
Rent
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knox City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Knox City residents earn a median household income of $43,500 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,821. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knox City is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,912. Median rent is $725/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

3.3% of adults in Knox City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knox City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population143
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,500
Per Capita$17,821
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$725
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$255,912
Housing Units84
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking25.0%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation764 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband66.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Knox City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (29 miles).
32.9% of the population has a disability.