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Knox City, MO
City in Knox County, Missouri.
Population
103
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
489
ZIP codes
0
Knox City and its ZIP codes
Knox City at a glance
- Knox City is about 5.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Knox City, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Knox City.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,446
874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.8M
FY 2026, $7,956 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Knox City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
245
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knox City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Knox City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La BelleCity | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| EdinaCity | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| NewarkVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LewistownTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PlevnaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| RutledgeTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BaringCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| NoveltyVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| South GorinTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HurdlandCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MonticelloVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WyacondaCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| EwingCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| BethelVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| BrashearCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knox City, MO in?
- Knox City is in Knox County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Knox City, MO?
- About 103 people live in Knox City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knox City?
- Nearby places include La Belle (5.4 mi), Edina (8.8 mi), Newark (11 mi), Lewistown (11 mi), Plevna (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023