2019 Best Places to Live in Knox CountyAbout this List

Galesburg

• Town in Illinois
• 50

Current Resident: Both town and community were founded together. The ideological Presbyterians that journeyed to Galesburg had many progressive beliefs. They turned Galesburg into more than a stop on the underground railroad, they made it a safe haven.
There is a vibrant arts community filled with outstanding artists and personalities. There is a wonderful diverse music community highlighted by an exceptional symphony orchestra, an annual jazz festival and local pubs that feature jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock & roll, open mics and great events. There is a local army of volunteers that create wonderful events.
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• B

• B-

• 31,215 Population

Knoxville

• Town in Illinois
• 13

Current Resident: Knoxville is a quiet, small town. Speaking of, barely nothing happens in the town, but once something does, word spreads very fast.
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• B

• B

• 2,853 Population

Abingdon

• Town in Illinois
• 5

Current Resident: Abingdon is a small peaceful town, that there is not a lot of excitement in, however, if you enjoy small town living that it is a good place to be. I enjoy it because I enjoy quiet.
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• C+

• C-

• 3,338 Population

Galesburg Township

• Town in Illinois
• 3

• A-

• B-

• 451 Population

Galesburg City Township

• Town in Illinois
• 2

Current Resident: Overall a nice town that has gone through tough times. Seminary Street is rebuilding with locally owned stores and restaurants. Relatively safe. Higher than average sexual assault rate at the college, but assaults are student-to-student.
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• B+

• B-

• 31,215 Population

Ontario Township

• Town in Illinois

• B+

• B

• 1,133 Population

East Galesburg

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Current Resident: East Galesburg is a good and small community that is close to multiple larger towns. Would be nice if there was a small gas station or drug store for simple things.
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• B+

• B

• 722 Population

Knox Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 4,905 Population

Copley Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 381 Population

Sparta Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 964 Population

Altona

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 575 Population

Rio Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 453 Population

Oneida

• Town in Illinois
• 2

• B

• B

• 748 Population

Yates City

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B-

• 773 Population

Orange Township

• Town in Illinois
• 2

Niche User: This is a place where the people are nice, but there is nothing to do for teenagers.
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• B-

• B

• 510 Population

Truro Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B-

• 738 Population

Maquon

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B+

• 311 Population

Salem Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Former Resident: Salem is a great community that pulls together when tragedy strikes. Last year, our community lost a beloved high school athlete whose younger brother was also critically injured in that same vehicle accident. Our community banded around this family, raising funds to help with hospital and travel expenses, offering emotional support, holding prayer circles, and so much more. If you are looking for a close-knit community to raise your family, it does not get any better than Salem, IL.
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• B-

• B-

• 1,050 Population

Rio

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 204 Population

Walnut Grove Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Niche User: The people in the area are fantastic. I will say though that sometimes there is not much to do. Altona is a very close knit community and we all care about each other.
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• B-

• B

• 652 Population

Cedar Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• C

• 3,158 Population

Persifer Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 864 Population

Haw Creek Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 316 Population

Victoria

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 308 Population

Wataga

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 732 Population