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Knoxville, IA
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Knoxville, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Knoxville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Knoxville residents earn a median household income of $70,136 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,253. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,062 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knoxville is $147,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,025. Median rent is $810/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Knoxville reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,604/100K.
Education
31.3% of adults in Knoxville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knoxville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.