The Town FilesKnox City, Texas
Town in Knox County · population 1,065 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $62,700
- Household income
- $42,344
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 45.7
Knox City is a town of 1,065 people in Knox County, Texas. The median home is worth $62,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 80% of Texas towns, quieter than 77% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Texas towns.
How Knox City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Knox City is worth $62,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $42,344, which is more affordable than 94% of Texas towns. Median rent is $579 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Knox City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $62,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $579 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $42,344 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Knox City
| People | Knox City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 15.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Knox City
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 31.4°F. About 25.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 115 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Knox City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 13, 1953 about 1.2 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 18 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 82 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 29, 2025.
Severe weather in Knox County since 1996
Knox County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 25, 2019 | Flood | DR-4416: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Knox County
Knox County had 1,056 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Knox City itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Knox City
1 public school with 200 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOX CITY SCHOOL | PK-12 | 200 | 8.0 |
Towns near Knox City
- Munday, TX11.2 mi · 1,246 people · home $79,500
- Rule, TX16.9 mi · 561 people · home $71,000
- Haskell, TX18.5 mi · 3,089 people · home $104,500
- Stamford, TX28.6 mi · 2,907 people · home $64,700
Knox City questions
Is Knox City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Knox City scores better for retirees than 80% of Texas towns and quieter than 77%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Knox City?
The median owner-occupied home in Knox City is valued at $62,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,344, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $579 a month.
What is the weather like in Knox City?
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 31.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Knox City get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Knox City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 13, 1953. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)