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Knox City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
822
Population
990/sq mi density
$41,477
Median Income
$25,617 per capita
$59,300
Home Value
$90,012 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
2,342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,477 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Knox City enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4176°N, 99.8157°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Knox City has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.9").