Knox City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
822 Population 990/sq mi density
$41,477 Median Income $25,617 per capita
$59,300 Home Value $94,035 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,477 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, $579/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Knox City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,477
45% below
$25,617 per capita
Home Value
$59,300
79% below
Zillow: $94,035
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°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
55%
Home Value
21%
Rent
50%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knox City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $41,477 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,617. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knox City is $59,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,035. Median rent is $579/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

14.8% of adults in Knox City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knox City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population822
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,477
Per Capita$25,617
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$299M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,300
Rent$579
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$94,035
Housing Units427
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,276/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain27.0 in/yr
Elevation1,529 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute11 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Knox City was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.