Glenn A. Black House · National Register of Historic Places
Knight Township’s story
Knight Township in pictures
The archive holds 2 maps from 1952 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Knight TownshipIN
A city of 68,332.
6 bordering townsMap →
Glenn A. Black House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
68,332
2025 Census estimate · −0.5% since 2020
Median home value
$161K
Census ACS
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
36,207
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#450 of 585 in IN
Is Knight Township a good place to live?
Knight Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $161K, 2.4 years of the Evansville metro’s $68K median household income. It grades C+ overall, 450th among Indiana's 585 graded towns. On the plus side, it is more walkable than 82% of U.S. towns. Only 85 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns score lower on hazard risk. Glenn A. Black House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Only 4 of the 593 Indiana towns we compare have a higher July high than Knight Township.
What makes Knight Township stand out
Where Knight Township beats most towns.
How Knight Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Knight Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.3 of 20; 9.4% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listCOpen →HealthDeaconess Hospital 2.5 miles awayCOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →SchoolsC+Open →Jobs & income$58K median household incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsBOpen →History1 place on the National RegisterB+Open →Civic life3.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Knight Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Knight Township, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern Indiana Gas & Elec19.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEvansville Water UtilityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpRecycling CenterIn townOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVanderburgh County Election OfficeVanderburgh County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes47714, 47715, 4771147714 48% · 47715 42% · 47711 10%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Knight Township.
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 4% of Knight Township
23 miles of trail in 17 parks and preserves. At 0.7 miles per square mile, Knight Township’s trail density is above both the Indiana town median (0.2) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Angel Mounds State Historic Site, at 558 acres with 7.8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#69for trails in IN
| Knight Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
4%
conserved · 879 of 22,178 acres
23 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Angel Mounds State Historic Site | 7.8 mi | 558 |
| 2. Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve | 4.5 mi | 200 |
| 3. Wesselman Park | 0.9 mi | 95 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC+
Knight Township’s public schools trail 62% of Indiana districts
Its public schools are run by Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. Two of its 20 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
38%of IN districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 726 | C+ |
| William Henry Harrison High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,332 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduation
HealthC
On CDC estimates, Knight Township is less healthy than 69% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,414 U.S. towns with household incomes like Knight Township’s, it is healthier than 52%, so its C isn’t only a matter of income.
Knight Township beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 40% of Knight Township adults sleep under 7 hours, above both Indiana’s towns (37%) and U.S. towns (36%). 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Knight Township.
31%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Knight Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 21% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Knight Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults without reliable transportation | 8.7% | 7.7% |
Deaconess Hospital
In Evansville · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
48th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Knight Township has four seasons and hot summers
Knight Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Knight Township is 25°F.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring46–67°
Summer67–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
More than half of Knight Township’s working residents commute to Evansville
About one in 4 of Knight Township’s working residents works in town. Knight Township’s average trip to work is 19 minutes. Jobs based in Knight Township fell to 36,207 in 2023, 4,352 fewer than in 2013.
27%work in town
| Knight Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 27% | 11% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 7.8% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Knight Township27%
Evansville59%
Ohio Township4%
Indianapolis3%
Patoka Township3%
5 mi
median commute distance
36,207
jobs based in Knight Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 82% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Earthquakes leads a high hazard risk in Knight Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 169 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Knight Township.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingTornadoes
169
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Indiana’s
25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
37.6median age · IN 38.1
| Knight Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 21% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 22% | 29% |
Knight TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school30%
Some college24%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 91 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1 point). Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 68% are women (IN 59%). Median age: women 38.3, men 37.0.
| Knight Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.8% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.7% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.9% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.8% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Nearby attractions
All 14 attractions →USS LST-325 and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Knight Township. Close and well known come first.
5 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
in town Ancient siteAngel Mounds
33 mi Theme parkHoliday World & Splashin' Safari
4 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
29 mi National MemorialLincoln Boyhood National Memorial116K visitors a year
6 mi Zoo & aquariumMesker Park Zoo and Botanic GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Public domain · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Rene Sturgell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: Randella (talk), CC BY 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Knight Township
18pages on Knight Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Knight Township
University of EvansvilleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Evansville1.9 mi$44,172 tuitionUniversity of Southern IndianaUniversity or college · Public · Evansville9.8 mi$10,066 in-state tuitionHenderson Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Henderson, KY14.4 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Knight Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
About Knight Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Knight Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 68,625. Knight Township has the largest township population in Southwestern Indiana and is the home of nearly 40 percent of Vanderburgh County's population.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 387 ft
Knight Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Knight Township.
Center TownshipPigeon TownshipEvansvilleOhio TownshipMelody HillCampbell TownshipKnight Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Township | #450 | C+ | B | — | C+ | C |
| Center Township | #418 | C+ | B | — | C+ | B− |
| Pigeon Township | #501 | C | A− | — | C+ | D |
| Evansville | #574 | D | B+ | D− | C+ | C− |
| Ohio Township | #82 | A | B− | — | A | B+ |
| Melody Hill | #240 | B+ | A− | — | C+ | B+ |
| Campbell Township | — | — | B− | — | A | B− |
Campbell Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Knight Township, Center Township, Pigeon Township, Ohio Township, Melody Hill and Campbell Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Knight Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Knight Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Knight Township, IN a good place to live?
Knight Township grades C+ overall, better than 39% of U.S. towns and #450 of 585 in Indiana. It grades C for health and C+ for schools.
Is Knight Township, IN expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.