Knox County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
49,294 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,291 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$539 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Galesburg Urban Area
3
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Galesburg Urban Area
3
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 22
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 3 2 38
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 36, IL State House District 71, IL
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Schools

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Colleges

Knox College
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Carl Sandburg College
11 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Monmouth College
22 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Galesburg Cottage Hospital
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
St Mary Medical Center
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
23 miles, W • 4.1 star
Osf Saint Lukes Medical Center
24 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
39 miles, N • 1.4 star
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
80 miles, S • 1 star
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