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Knox County, located in eastern Tennessee, is known for its rich history and diverse cultural attractions. Home to Knoxville, the county seat and largest city, visitors can explore the historic Market Square, the stunning Sunsphere, and the renowned University of Tennessee campus. Nature enthusiasts will also enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Ijams Nature Center and the picturesque trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The annual Dogwood Arts Festival celebrates the county's vibrant arts community, while the Old City and Gay Street offer eclectic entertainment options. With its blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, Knox County offers something for everyone.

Knox County (TN) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1
Population470,000
Area526 sq mi
Density894 /sq mi
Altitude886 ft
GDP$30B
Median Household Income$58,000
Poverty rate15%
Unemployment rate3%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)38%
Crime rate450 per 100,000

Environmental risk in Knox County, TN

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

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Knox County administration contact details

Address400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
County seatKnoxville
Phone number(865) 215-2005
Official websitehttps://knoxcounty.org
County clerkSherry Witt
County permits office or building department contact details(865) 215-2325
County commissionerHugh Nystrom

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Knox County:

  • KNOXVILLE

    Knoxville is a City in Knox county with -200 000 inhabitants.

  • FARRAGUT

    Farragut is a Town in Knox county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • HALLS

    Halls is a Town in Knox county with -2 500 inhabitants.

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