At a Glance
Median Income
$67,813
$19,638 per capita
Home Value
$141,100
Zillow: $153,085
Violent Crime
102/100K
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
65.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Knox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knox 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 residents earn a median household income of $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,638. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knox is $141,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,085. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Knox reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,320/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Knox hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
65.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knox has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population39
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$19,638
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$153,085
Housing Units11
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property1,320/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,605 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Knox was founded in 1887.
The median home in Knox was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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