Knoxville, IA

Knoxville, Iowa

Introduction to Knoxville, Iowa

Knoxville, Iowa, in Marion county, is located 32 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and is 147 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to approximately 7,731 residents.

Knoxville History

Knoxville is the county seat of Marion County, which was organized in 1845. The city is home to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum which is located adjacent to the famous dirt track known as Knoxville Raceway. The community was named after the famous Henry Knox, the Revolutionary War general and Washington's First Secretary of War.

Knoxville and nearby Attractions

• Elk Rock State Park
• Lake Red Rock
• Belinda Toy and Antique Museum
• Cordova Observation Tower
• Marion County Historical Village

Things To Do In Knoxville

Tourists can visit the Cordova Park Observation Tower, which offers a beautiful view over the Des Moines River valley. Each year the residents of the city celebrate the Old Time Country Music Festival in the month of August, and the Marion County Fair in July. The Des Moines Botanical Center in Knoxville is also worth taking a look around.

Knoxville Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Des Moines International Airport.

Knoxville Higher Education

Higher education can be availed through Des Moines Community College, Drake University, Indian Hills Community College, and Iowa State University.

High Points

Knoxville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Knoxville, IA

Comparing Knoxville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Knoxville Almanac

Knoxville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Knoxville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Knoxville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Knoxville Public Libraries

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Knoxville Hospitals

KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1002 SOUTH LINCOLN
(641) 842-2151
Emergency Service: Yes

Knoxville High Schools (2004)

KNOXVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1811 W MADISON
641-842-2173
Serves 660 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

TRABERT CENTER GOAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
210 NORTH IOWA
641-842-4533
A Non-traditional School
Serves 21 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.5

Knoxville Colleges

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