Knox County, KY
Living in Knox County
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute60
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports25
Hospitals36
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation-400 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate38%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$402Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas33%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Knox County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Knox County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Knox County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding86
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Knox County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Knox County, KY
Crestview Mennonite School
17 miles, NW
Manchester Christian Academy
18 miles, N
London Christian Academy
20 miles, NW
Appalachian Christian Academy
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Knox County, KY
Union College
2 miles, SW
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
13 miles, SE
University of the Cumberlands
20 miles, SW
Lincoln Memorial University
24 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Knox County, KY
Knox County Hospital
3 miles, S
Pineville Community Health Center, Inc
12 miles, SE
Baptist Health Corbin
15 miles, W
Manchester Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Knox County, KY
McGhee Tyson Airport
75 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, E
Blue Grass Airport
89 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
124 miles, SE