Knox County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Knox County, Illinois is a historic region centered on the city of Galesburg. It offers a blend of small-town charm, lively arts scene, and rich railroad history. Visitors can explore unique local shops and immerse in Midwestern culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
62,721
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.93°, -90.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,995
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.3°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
-35.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
950 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GBG
Distance
18 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.