At a Glance
Median Income
$46,806
$23,742 per capita
Home Value
$99,500
Zillow: $193,429
Median Rent
$822/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
17.5% smoking rate
How Knoxville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knoxville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knoxville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knoxville residents earn a median household income of $46,806 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,742. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 495 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knoxville is $99,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,429. Median rent is $822/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
9.4% of adults in Knoxville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knoxville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population621
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,806
Per Capita$23,742
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$935M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,500
Rent$822
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$193,429
Housing Units338
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation382 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Knoxville was founded in 1962.
The median home in Knoxville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.