Knightstown is a small town of 2,175 in Indiana, with a median household income of $53,375
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Knightstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Knightstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Knightstown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.8
Knightstown's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Knightstown costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Knightstown, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$831
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Knightstown's violent crime rate is 27.1 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
27.1 /100k
Property Crime
264.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Knightstown is served primarily by C A Beard Memorial School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Knightstown, IN
National Avg
School District
C A Beard Memorial School Corp
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Knightstown sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Knightstown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Knightstown roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,000 and median rent is $831/month.
Knightstown's violent crime rate is 27.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 264.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Knightstown are operated by C A Beard Memorial School Corp.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Knightstown, IN has a population of 2,175, a median household income of $53,375, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Knightstown averages 34.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Knightstown, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46148.
The population of Knightstown, Indiana is 2,175 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Knightstown: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $109,000, median household income $53,375, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Knightstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
