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Knox
A town of 811 people in Waldo County, Maine
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About Knox
Town in Maine, United States811Population
29.2 sq miArea
794 ftElevation
Knox is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named for General Henry Knox, the first United States Secretary of War. The population was 811 at the 2020 census.
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Health in Knox
Compared with Maine
7worse than ME
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Mainehealth Waldo HospitalBelfast · 9.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Lovejoy Health CenterAlbion · 11.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Knox
DentalShortage · Knox
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 04986 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Knox →
Natural hazards in Knox
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🥶 Cold waves
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Libraries near Knox
See all →Nearest: Unity Public LibraryUnity · 8.7 miles · 24 hrs a week
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