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Bicknell

A city of 3,017 people in Indiana
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Conserved land3%26 of 861 acres
Trails0.4 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves19 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Bicknell

City in Indiana, United States
3,029Population
1.3 sq miArea
528 ftElevation

Bicknell is a city in Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,092 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Bicknell

Housing in Bicknell

$105K▼ 0.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bicknell home is worth about $105,000, down 0.9% in a year, 60% below the Indiana typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Bicknell

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Most working residents leave Bicknell for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Vincennes (20%), Vincennes (7%) and Washington (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Vincennes
20%
Vincennes
7%
Washington
5%
Busseron
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bicknell →

Health in Bicknell

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 39% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

6worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Daviess Community HospitalWashington · 11.2 mi · ER
Daviess County Family Health CenterWashington · 11.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bicknell · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bicknell →

Natural hazards in Bicknell

41
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bicknell →

Climate in Bicknell

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Bicknell has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
65° / 44°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Bicknell’s library

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Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library201 West 2nd Street · part of Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library
E-books52 hrs a week
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