Knox, Indiana

Quick Statistics

Knox is a community in Starke County, Indiana, home to about 3,479 people spread across 4.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,344 a year, and a typical home is worth about $140,300. About 16.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.

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3,479
Total Population
▼ down 6% since 2012
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3.96 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$27,344
Median Personal Income
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$140,300
Median Home Value
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16.4%
College Educated
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91.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.9 points since 2010
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Knox ranks number 162 of 967 in population, number 676 in median household income, number 438 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Knox typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 16°F. The area sees roughly 29 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Knox
# Town Distance Population
1.Bass Lake, IN4.9 mi.983
2.Hamlet, IN6.4 mi.1,039
3.North Judson, IN9.6 mi.1,823
4.Koontz Lake, IN11.2 mi.1,182
5.Culver, IN11.5 mi.1,392
6.Hanna, IN11.7 mi.529
7.Monterey, IN11.8 mi.143
8.Kingsford Heights, IN13.5 mi.1,358
Frequently Asked Questions About Knox

What is the population of Knox, Indiana?
Knox has a population of about 3,479 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Knox, Indiana in?
Knox is located in Starke County, Indiana.

What is the median home value in Knox, Indiana?
The median home value in Knox is about $140,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Knox, Indiana?
The median personal income in Knox is about $27,344 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Knox, Indiana?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Starke County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Knox, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 16 degrees, with around 29 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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