Knox TownshipPA
A town of 979.
Is Knox Township a good place to live?
14% of residents are under 18 in Knox Township, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Knox Township. The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 244, at 1,158 acres. Knox Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
979 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Knox Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Knox Township, and how to reach them.
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 Knox Township.
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Knox Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Knox Township for work: only 1% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Knox Township, above both the Pennsylvania town median (7.6%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Brookville (26%), Pine Creek Township (6%) and Rose Township (4%).
| Knox Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Knox Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Knox Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Knox Township’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Knox Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 14 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Knox Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 244 | 0.2 mi | 1,158 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 31 | — | 752 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Knox Township is
Knox Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 18% of Knox Township adults smoke cigarettes.
| Knox Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Knox Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Knox Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Knox Township
About 3 of every 100 Knox Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
99% of working residents leave Knox Township for work
Where Knox Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Knox Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Knox Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,007. It was named for John C. Knox, then President Judge of the judicial district.
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- Area
- 31 sq mi
Questions about Knox Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Knox Township, PA a good place to live?
Knox Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.