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Marion County

Population in 2011: 7,302. Population change since 2000: -5.5%
 

Males: 3,523  (48.3%)
Females: 3,779  (51.7%)

Median resident age:  41.0 years
Iowa median age:  42.7 years

Zip codes: 50138, 50197, 50198.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $39,358 (it was $34,055 in 2000)
Knoxville:

$39,358
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,365

Knoxville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $92,922 (it was $70,500 in 2000)
Knoxville:

$92,922
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $101,508; Detached houses: $107,106; Townhouses or other attached units: $183,300; In 2-unit structures: $86,651; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $149,973; Mobile homes: $37,218

Median gross rent in 2009: $533.

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  • White alone - 6,974 (95.4%)
  • Hispanic - 138 (1.9%)
  • Black alone - 79 (1.1%)
  • Two or more races - 66 (0.9%)
  • Asian alone - 35 (0.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 16 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 3 (0.04%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 2 (0.03%)

Races in Knoxville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Knoxville: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (24.0%), Irish (15.3%), English (14.2%), Dutch (10.1%), United States (8.2%), French (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/24/1855

Elevation: 903 feet

Land area: 4.43 square miles.

Population density: 1649 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Knoxville:

  • High school or higher: 83.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Knoxville city:

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 55.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 13.5%

111 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.4%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there were 22 registered sex offenders living in Knoxville, Iowa as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Knoxville to the number of sex offenders is 328 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,288 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,213 (1.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (32.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (151.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (282.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Harvey, IA (3.0 miles ), Melcher-Dallas, IA (3.1 miles ), Pleasantville, IA (3.1 miles ), Pella, IA (3.4 miles ), Marysville, IA (3.5 miles) , Bussey, IA (3.7 miles ), Monroe, IA (3.7 miles ), Hamilton, IA (3.8 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $96,200
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $155,200
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $148,300
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $162,300
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $142,800

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.32 N, Longitude: 93.10 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +956 (+12.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,857 (55.3%)

Area code: 641

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Crime in Knoxville by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004
Murders 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Rapes 252
per 100,000 25.864.626.4
Robberies 011
per 100,000 0.012.913.2
Assaults 52523
per 100,000 64.4323.1304.1
Burglaries 546927
per 100,000 696.0891.8357.0
Thefts 12613178
per 100,000 1623.91693.21031.3
Auto thefts 799
per 100,000 90.2116.3119.0
Arson 212
per 100,000 25.812.926.4
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 157.3264.6164.8

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Crime in Knoxville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 14 (12 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Iowa average:

1.70

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Knoxville, Iowa accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.1%
Iowa:

5.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -586 (-7.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (34%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Educational services (3%)
  • Health care and social assistance (33%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

Work and jobs in Knoxville: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Tornado activity:

Knoxville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 170% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.2 miles away from the Knoxville city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 27.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Dixie Cornell Gebhardt - Leader of the Daughters of the Revolution in Iowa, Jim Garrison - (1921-1992), district attorney, Jack Whitver - Football player.


Hospital/medical center in Knoxville:

  • KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 1002 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Knoxville:

  • PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; PELLA, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)

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Airports and heliports located in Knoxville:


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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Knoxville:

  • Drake University (about 35 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 40 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 42 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • Iowa State University (about 57 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Truman State University (about 83 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • University of Iowa (about 85 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 86 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 9,715)

Public high schools in Knoxville:

Public elementary/middle schools in Knoxville:

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Library in Knoxville:

  • KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $266,471; Location: 213 E MONTGOMERY ST; 28,128 books; 2,417 audio materials; 2,183 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 123 print serial subscriptions; 15 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • You have forgotten my church on your list. Christ's Church 1401 W. Bell Ave. Knoxville, IA 50138 Phone 641-842-6304. Christ's Church is an independent Christian church cented on Jesus Christ.
  • Please include my church in your listing for Knoxville, IA: Christ's Church 1401 W Bell Ave. Knoxville IA 50138 (641)842-6304. Thank-you.
  • St Anthony's Catholic Church (641) 828-7050 | 1202 Woodland Dr Knoxville, IA

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Notable locations in Knoxville: Marion County Fairground (A), RV's Full Facility Camp Grounds (B), Knoxville (C), Knoxville Raceway (D), Pine Knolls Country Club (E), Knoxville Township Rural Fire Department (F), Knoxville Fire and Rescue Department (G), 3M Knoxville (H), Marion County Courthouse (I), Veterans Administration Medical Center Library (J), National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum (K), Marion County Sheriff Department (L), Knoxville Public Library (M), Knoxville Police Department (N), Knoxville Memorial Hall (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Knoxville include: Victory Baptist Church (A), First United Methodist Church (B), Assembly of God Church (C), Knoxville Christian Church (D), Friendship Christian Church (E), Trinity Chapel (F), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (G), Celebrate Community Church (H), First Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Knoxville include: Red Rock Line Indian Treaty Historical Marker (1), USS Maine Historical Marker (2), Home of Judge Lorin N Hayes Historical Marker (3), Home of Governor William Stone Historical Marker (4), Edwards City Park (5), Youngs Park (6), Auld Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Knoxville Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation (1 Sprint Capital Place).

Hotels: Red Carpet Motel (1702 North Lincoln Street), Super 8 Motel (2205 North Lincoln Street), Super 8 Knoxville IA (2205 North Lincoln).

Court: Marion County - Knoxville- Courts- Clerk Of Court (Courthouse Floor FL).

 
Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 36.2. This is about average.
City:

36.2
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.1. This is better than average. There were 57 monitors within city limits.
City:

17.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.1. This is about average. There were 43 monitors within city limits.
City:

11.1
U.S.:

9.6
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0157. This is significantly better than average. There were 32 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.0157
U.S.:

0.0222


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 11.2%
(11.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.4% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 14.3% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.7%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Knoxville, IA

People in group quarters in Knoxville:

  • 177 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 163 people in nursing homes
  • 51 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 42 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 11 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Knoxville compared to Iowa state average:

Knoxville, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Knoxville (2011 data):

  • Iowa State Savings Bank: Parking Lot Branch, at 222 East Robinson Street, Parking Lot Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $100.3 mil, Deposits: $86.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Duclarkee, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Knoxville Mb Branch at 212 East Marion Street, branch established on 1971/08/27; Knoxville Branch at 102 South Second Street, branch established on 1933/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Knoxville travel time to work - commute
Knoxville mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Marion County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Marion County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Knoxville (based on Marion County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.71%
Here56.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameReformed Church in AmericaChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents23.6%17.5%14.3%10.6%5.7%
Congregations9.5%11.1%20.6%4.8%3.2%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran ChurchOther
Adherents4.7%4.3%4.2%3.5%11.6%
Congregations3.2%6.3%4.8%4.8%31.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Marion County:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Marion County:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

5.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marion County:

7.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Marion County:

27.8%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.3%
State:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 6$18,834$37,6681$1,762
Police Protection - Officers 11$40,760$44,4650$0
Police - Other 2$5,982$35,8920$0
Streets and Highways 6$20,956$41,9120$0
Sewerage 5$15,153$36,3670$0
Parks and Recreation 3$9,283$37,13239$12,201
Housing and Community Development(Local) 2$5,823$34,9387$4,937
Local Libraries 1$3,773$45,2768$5,599
Other and Unallocable 2$7,880$47,2800$0
Totals for Government 38$128,444$40,56155$24,499

Knoxville government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,740,000 ($238.29)
    All Other: $251,000 ($34.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $158,000 ($21.64)
    Housing and Community Development: $97,000 ($13.28)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $29,000 ($3.97)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($0.27)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,103,000 ($151.05)
    General - Other: $376,000 ($51.49)
    Housing and Community Development: $104,000 ($14.24)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $1,658,000 ($227.06)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,044,000 ($142.97)
    Police Protection: $922,000 ($126.27)
    Regular Highways: $757,000 ($103.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $480,000 ($65.74)
    Air Transportation: $272,000 ($37.25)
    Libraries: $247,000 ($33.83)
    Central Staff Services: $200,000 ($27.39)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $138,000 ($18.90)
    General Public Buildings: $136,000 ($18.63)
    Health - Other: $119,000 ($16.30)
    General - Other: $107,000 ($14.65)
    Financial Administration: $95,000 ($13.01)
    Local Fire Protection: $46,000 ($6.30)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $20,000 ($2.74)
    Hospitals: $14,000 ($1.92)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $1,072,000 ($146.81)
    All Other: $264,000 ($36.15)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $425,000 ($58.20)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $81,000 ($11.09)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,235,000 ($306.08)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $353,000 ($48.34)
    General Revenue, NEC: $176,000 ($24.10)
    Sale of Property: $24,000 ($3.29)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,000 ($1.10)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,755,000 ($1609.83)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,520,000 ($1303.75)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $5,000 ($0.68)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,205,000 ($849.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $647,000 ($88.61)
    All Other: $495,000 ($67.79)
    General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($0.82)
  • Tax - Property: $2,498,000 ($342.10)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $654,000 ($89.56)
    Public Utilities Sales: $127,000 ($17.39)
    Other Selective Sales: $52,000 ($7.12)
    Other License: $49,000 ($6.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,912,000 ($261.85)

6.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,503 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.34%
Iowa average:

6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, IA  0.87% ($39,895 average AGI)
from Mahaska County, IA  0.44% ($36,887)
from Jasper County, IA  0.43% ($42,538)


6.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,851 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.11%
Iowa average:

6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  1.58% ($40,674 average AGI)
to Jasper County, IA  0.39% ($37,128)
to Mahaska County, IA  0.38% ($33,130)

Strongest AM radio stations in Knoxville:

  • KNIA (1320 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Knoxville:

  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Knoxville:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Knoxville, Iowa:
  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 4
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Iowa average:
  • Fatal accident count: 76
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 116
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 24
  • Fatalities: 82
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 191
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7

Knoxville fatal accident list:

Dec 5, 2006 03:46 PM, Mckinley St, W Pearl St, Lat: 41.321297, Lon: -93.108742, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 23, 1997 05:43 PM, W Wash, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 19, 1991 08:00 PM, 14, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 7, 1980 04:18 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Knoxville)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Knoxville, IA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Knoxville)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Knoxville)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 18
  • Hazardous Condition: 8

Incident types - Knoxville


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Knoxville, IA

Most common first names in Knoxville, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John39375.8 years
William32774.8 years
Mary25580.2 years
James22872.7 years
Robert21672.3 years
Charles21673.1 years
George18976.1 years
Donald13867.5 years
Paul13874.2 years
Harold12972.6 years
Most common last names in Knoxville, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith18378.2 years
Jones13576.9 years
Johnson11776.8 years
Brown10272.4 years
Miller10274.1 years
Clark8781.3 years
Nichols8173.2 years
Anderson7572.8 years
Harvey6381.4 years
Bailey6379.6 years
Businesses in Knoxville, IA
NameCountNameCount
Curves1Subway1
Dairy Queen1Super 81
FedEx1Taco Bell1
H&R Block1True Value1
Hardee's1U-Haul1
KFC1U.S. Cellular2
McDonald's1UPS1
Pizza Hut1Walmart1
RadioShack1

Knoxville on our top lists:

  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Machinery (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Other direct selling establishments (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Metal and metal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest temperature differences during a year (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 (50138) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Northern European first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #94 (50138) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Dutch first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Thomas Carl Anell (5)
  • Michael Vaske (4)
  • Randy R. Runquist (3)
  • Dale Messenger (1)
  • Michael R. Vaske (1)
  • Allen Pfoltner (1)
  • Randy Ray Runquist (1)

Total of 16 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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