Knox County, IL
Living in Knox County
Bikeability32
Walkability55
Commute88
Public Transit26
Affordability100
Public Safety73
Airports11
Hospitals56
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation-2.4k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$2.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$476Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Knox County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Knox County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Knox County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding41
Tornado22
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Knox County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Knox County, IL
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
7 miles, W
Immaculate Conception School
23 miles, W
St Marys of Kickapoo
26 miles, E
Visitation Catholic School
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Knox County, IL
Knox College
8 miles, W
Monmouth College
22 miles, W
Methodist College
30 miles, E
Bradley University
35 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Knox County, IL
Galesburg Cottage Hospital
8 miles, W
St Mary Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
23 miles, W
Osf Saint Lukes Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Knox County, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
33 miles, SE
Quad City International Airport
39 miles, NW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
80 miles, S