Knox township, Ohio
Knox township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Knox township is a geographic entity located in Holmes County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,178. The land area covers 27.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,178 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs | ±26.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 367 | ±122 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 377 | ±124 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 367 | ±122 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $166,800 | ±$42,783 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,990 | ±$57,563 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,561 | ±$8,892 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | ±16.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 205 | ±209 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 630 | ±280 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.7% | ±13.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF KNOX
GUS Population: 1,172 (2024)
ID: 172950
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
13709 TOWNSHIP ROAD 224, BIG PRAIRIE OH 44611-9648
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GUS Population: 44,668 (2024)
ID: 172258
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
2 COURT ST, STE 14, MILLERSBURG OH 44654-2001
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Loudonville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Danville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Danville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Howard, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Howard, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Killbuck, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Lakeville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Loudonville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Lucas, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lucas, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH, 44805-9377 |
4192893313
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LOUDONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 122 E. MAIN ST., LOUDONVILLE, OH, 44842 |
(419) 994-5531
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Kenyon College
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College | 18.6 mi away | Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, 43022 |
7404275000
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DANVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 512 S. MARKET STREET, DANVILLE, OH, 43014 |
(740) 599-2665
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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
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College | 18.9 mi away | 1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, OH, 44691-4000 |
3302871331
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SHREVE BRANCH
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 189 W. MCCONKEY ST., SHREVE, OH, 44676 |
(330) 567-2219
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The College of Wooster
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College | 20.5 mi away | 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH, 44691 |
3302632000
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HOLMES COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 3102 GLEN DR., MILLERSBURG, OH, 44654 |
(330) 674-5972
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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College | 21.6 mi away | 800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050-9500 |
7403926868
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HOLMES COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 3102 GLEN DR., MILLERSBURG, OH, 44654 |
(330) 674-5972
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MILLERSBURG, OH US, located 11.6 miles from Knox township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.5° | 18.0° | 26.8° | 2.86" | 7.3" |
| February | 39.0° | 19.1° | 29.1° | 2.08" | 4.8" |
| March | 48.9° | 26.9° | 37.9° | 3.14" | 2.9" |
| April | 62.1° | 36.4° | 49.3° | 3.87" | 0.2" |
| May | 72.0° | 47.0° | 59.5° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 56.3° | 68.3° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 60.3° | 72.0° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 58.4° | 70.4° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.2° | 50.7° | 63.5° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.6° | 39.5° | 52.1° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.6° | 30.5° | 41.1° | 2.83" | 0.7" |
| December | 40.4° | 23.7° | 32.0° | 2.87" | 4.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Glenmont village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Brinkhaven village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Loudonville village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Killbuck village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Danville village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3907540852. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.