Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 7 min5:29 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 14 min7:22 am – 4:36 pm
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People3,947 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.21,736 householdsMedian household income $82,500Median home value $146,100Median rent $614 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,476 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.7% unemployment rate59% of adults are in the labour force, 1,792 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, transport, warehousing and utilities 11%, manufacturing 10%Average commute 21 minutes87% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 65°FColdest month January: highs 32°F, lows 14°F41 in of rain a year, on about 71 dayswettest month May25 in of snow a year, on about 15 days13 days above 90°F, 135 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Knoxville station, 3 mi away
Parks and public landsKiwanis Parkpark · 4.7 mi · 54 acresJason Wessels Parkpark · 6.3 miSnakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 9.1 mi · 2,487 acresVictoria State Habitat Areastate conservation land · 10.0 mi · 239 acresT-Lake State Fish and Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 11.9 mi · 190 acresBuffalo Prairie State Fish and Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 12.2 mi · 292 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowKnox County, IL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality60% of days had good air in 2025214 of 357 days measured139 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 45, worst day 154main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Peoria County, IL, 27 mi away
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription74% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterKnoxvilleserves 3,120 people from ground water purchasedNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation686 ft209 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalGalesburg Cottage Hospital6.5 miPost officeKnoxville Post Office2.7 miTown hallKnoxville City Hall2.8 miPoliceKnoxville Police Department2.6 miFire stationKnoxville Community Fire Protection District2.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportGeneral Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport PIA34 miMajor airportChicago O'Hare International Airport ORD141 miInterstateI-741.4 miUS highwayUS 1501.5 miAmtrakGalesburg, IL GBB6.3 miCoachGalesburgJefferson Lines6.3 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 61448 ZIP area.
