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Knox County

#39 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Ohio
  • 2 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Knox County is located in Ohio with a population of 60,945. In Knox County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Knox County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Knox County are above average.
    Population
    60,945

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $138,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $712
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Knox County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      99.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      31.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      531.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,987.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      36.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Knox County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,211
    National
    $55,322
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      Knox County Reviews

      2 reviews
      It's a friendly community, with a nice blend of many different people. It would be nice to see property tax come down.
      • 2 months ago
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      I have lived here my whole life except for one year. I moved for a job but missed home and family. Knox county is a family oriented area and I love living here and plan on continueing to and retiring.
      • Jan 29 2018
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