Knoxville, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
3,137 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$522 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$586 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
3
Galesburg Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
3
Galesburg Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 22
Feb 2 6 27
Mar 3 2 38
Apr 4 0 50
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 39
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Mable Woolsey Elem School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Knoxville Sr High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Knox College
5 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Carl Sandburg College
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Monmouth College
18 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Galesburg Cottage Hospital
5 miles, NW • 2.3 star
St Mary Medical Center
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Graham Hospital Association
28 miles, S • 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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