Knox County, IL

Living in Knox County

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 55
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 47
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Schools 15
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Residents

51k Population -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

$44k Median 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

$83k Median Home Value +$2.4k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$476 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Knox County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Knox County, IL

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St Marys of Kickapoo
26 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Knox County, IL

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Knox College
8 miles, W
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Monmouth College
22 miles, W
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Methodist College
30 miles, E
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Bradley University
35 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Knox County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Knox County, IL

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