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Knox City, TX
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Knox City, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Knox City a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $90,012. 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.
Safety & Crime
Knox City reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,342/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.