At a Glance
Median Income
$67,813
$19,638 per capita
Home Value
$141,100
Zillow: $153,085
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
65.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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. 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.
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 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$19,638
Unemployment
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%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain21.0 in/yr
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%
Broadband38.5%
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.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.