Knox, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,032 Population 1,843/sq mi density
$55,380 Median Income $36,181 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $144,841 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,380 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $835/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Knox, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,380
26% below
$36,181 per capita
Home Value
$117,800
58% below
Zillow: $144,841
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
42%
Rent
72%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
0%
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 $55,380 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,181. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Knox is $117,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,841. Median rent is $835/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Knox reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 468/100K.

Education

22.7% of adults in Knox hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Knox has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,032
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,380
Per Capita$36,181
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,800
Rent$835
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$144,841
Housing Units497
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property468/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation1,369 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Knox was founded in 1877.
The median home in Knox was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.