At a Glance
Median Income
$80,385
$34,118 per capita
Home Value
$139,900
Zillow: $154,639
Median Rent
$675/mo
47.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
3,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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 $80,385 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,118. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 980 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knoxville is $139,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,639. Median rent is $675/month, with 47.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Knoxville reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,282/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Knoxville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knoxville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,137
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,335/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,385
Per Capita$34,118
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$2,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,900
Rent$675
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$154,639
Housing Units1,299
Rent Burden47.9%
Crime
F
Violent400/100K
Property3,282/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Knoxville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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