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Knox County

City in Tennessee, United States

Overview

Knox County, anchored by the city of Knoxville, blends Southern hospitality with lively arts, natural beauty, and historic charm. The area is known for its accessible urban spaces, live music, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Tennessee
Population
62,721
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.99°, -83.94°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,620
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1307 mm
Internet Speed
480 Mbps
Upload
409 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TYS
Distance
21 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 66 tests. 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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