List of towns and cities in Knox County, Illinois

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Knox County, located in Illinois, offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions. Nature enthusiasts can explore the scenic beauty of the county at the Lake Storey Recreation Area, with its serene lake and well-maintained trails for hiking and birdwatching. The Galesburg Railroad Museum is a must-visit for history buffs, showcasing an impressive collection of vintage locomotives and rail artifacts. Visitors can also soak in the county's rich cultural heritage at the Galesburg Civic Art Center, which features a diverse range of art exhibitions and events. With its vibrant blend of outdoor recreation and cultural experiences, Knox County is a captivating destination for visitors of all interests.

Knox County (IL) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages21
Population51400
Area720 sq mi
Density71/sq mi
Altitude770 ft
Median Household Income$46160
Poverty rate19%
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)24%

Environmental risk in Knox County, IL

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively High
Drought RiskRelatively Low
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskRelatively Moderate
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskRelatively Low
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Knox County administration contact details

Knox County administration address200 South Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
County SeatGalesburg
Phone number of Knox County administration(309) 345-3815
Knox County official websitehttps://www.co.knox.il.us
County Clerk of Knox CountyScott G. Erickson
County permits office or building department contact details(309) 345-3842
County Commissioner of Knox CountyGreg Bacon
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  • GALESBURG

    Galesburg is a City in Knox county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • ABINGDON

    Abingdon is a City in Knox county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • KNOXVILLE

    Knoxville is a City in Knox county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • WATAGA

    Wataga is a Village in Knox county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • EAST GALESBURG

    East Galesburg is a Village in Knox county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • ONEIDA

    Oneida is a City in Knox county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • YATES CITY

    Yates City is a Village in Knox county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • WILLIAMSFIELD

    Williamsfield is a Village in Knox county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • ALTONA

    Altona is a Village in Knox county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • VICTORIA

    Victoria is a Village in Knox county with -500 inhabitants.

  • HENDERSON

    Henderson is a Village in Knox county with -500 inhabitants.

  • MAQUON

    Maquon is a Village in Knox county with -500 inhabitants.

  • RIO

    Rio is a Village in Knox county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ST. AUGUSTINE

    St. Augustine is a Village in Knox county with -500 inhabitants.

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