Illinois
Knoxville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,137. Residents earn $80,385 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Knoxville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Knoxville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Knoxville is $80,385, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Knoxville is $139,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Knoxville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 25.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,385 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,118 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,190 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 980 |
| County GDP | $2,449M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,480 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.63% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $139,900 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $154,639 |
| $/Sq Ft | $108 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,480 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.63% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,889/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9069°N, 90.2857°W |
| County FIPS | 17095 |
Winner: Republican by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,335/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 154 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |