Knox, PA

Pennsylvania

Knox is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,032. Residents earn $55,380 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,032 Population 1,843/sq mi density
$55,380 Median Income $36,181 per capita
$117,800 Home Value
$835 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
177 Violent Crime/100K 1,147 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,380 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K (54% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,380
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,800
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 177/100K
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $835
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Knox Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,032
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,380
Per Capita$36,181
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,432M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,800
Rent$835
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent177/100K
Property1,147/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary177/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation1,369 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+90.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Libraries5

Is Knox a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Knox receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Knox offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Knox is $55,380, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Knox is $117,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Knox is below the national average at 177 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,147 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Knox experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Knox has a population of 1,032 with a density of 1,843 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%).

Population

1,032
Total Population
1,843
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Knox vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Knox vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Knox is $55,380, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Knox vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,380
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,181
Avg Weekly Wage$905
IRS Avg AGI$61,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,074
County GDP$1,432M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare168
Retail152
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Knox is $117,800, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $835 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,800
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$835
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Rate3.29%

Health Metrics: Knox vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Premature Death9,304/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access46.3%
Healthcare Facilities168
Knox has a violent crime rate of 177 per 100,000 residents, 54% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,147 per 100,000 (41% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Knox vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent176.5/100K
54% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape88.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault88.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,147.4/100K
41% below US avg
Burglary176.5/100K
Theft970.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Knox has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,369 ft (417 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,843/sq mi
Coordinates41.2344°N, 79.5361°W
County FIPS42031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+90.7%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,843/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants84
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Work from Home6.0%

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