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Knox

A township of 541 people in Vinton County, Ohio
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Conserved land21%3,422 of 15,958 acres
Trails21 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Knox

Township in Ohio, US
541Population
25.1 sq miArea
804 ftElevation

Knox Township is one of the twelve townships of Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 541 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Knox for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Athens (11%), McArthur (9%) and Jackson (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Athens
11%
McArthur
9%
Jackson
6%
Columbus
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Knox →

Health in Knox

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 38% of towns with similar incomes.

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6worse than OH

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

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Ohiohealth O'bleness HospitalAthens · 10.8 mi · ER
Hopewell Health Centers - McarthurMc Arthur · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45710, 45651, 45766 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Knox →

Natural hazards in Knox

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Knox →

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Knox has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter
64° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
66° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Wells BranchAlbany · 4.6 miles · 44 hrs a week
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