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Knox
A city of 22 people in North Dakota
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About Knox
City in North Dakota, United States1887Established
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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Town numbers
ZIP code58343
Area code701
Living in Knox
Health in Knox
Compared with North Dakota
1better than ND·12worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Heart of America Medical CenterRugby · 14.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rolette ClinicRolette · 23.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58343 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Knox →
Natural hazards in Knox
Low
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 →
Climate in Knox
Full climate →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
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Knox →
Libraries near Knox
See all →Nearest: Leeds Public LibraryLeeds · 12 miles · 6 hrs a week
Where Knox is
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Location map
North Dakota · NDTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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