Knox County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,322 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,304 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$415 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
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

Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 42
Feb 1 0 45
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 2 0 62
May 4 0 71
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 2 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 28, TX State House District 69, TX
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Schools

Benjamin School
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
Munday Secondary
12 miles, S • 2.8 star
Munday El
13 miles, S • 2.8 star
Knox City Hs
14 miles, SW • 3.7 star

Colleges

Vernon College
45 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Midwestern State University
72 miles, E • 2.3 star
Southwest Technology Center
76 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Western Oklahoma State College
76 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Seymour Hospital
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
100 miles, E • 1 star