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Knox

A township of 28 people in Benson County, North Dakota
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Conserved land59%13,534 of 23,137 acres
Trails25 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Knox

City in North Dakota, United States
1887Established
22Population
0.5 sq miArea
1,601 ftElevation

Knox is a city in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 22 at the 2020 census. Knox was founded in 1887.

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ZIP code58343
Area code701
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Health in Knox

Compared with North Dakota

1better than ND·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Heart of America Medical CenterRugby · 16.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rolette ClinicRolette · 24.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58343, 58386 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Knox →

Natural hazards in Knox

39
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Knox →

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Knox has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

19° / 0°Winter
50° / 27°Spring
78° / 53°Summer
52° / 30°Fall
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Nearest: Leeds Public LibraryLeeds · 9.6 miles · 6 hrs a week

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