Knox
7.3
High score (8-10)
Galesburg had a significant industrial economy — BNSF railroad repair shops, Maytag — that has largely departed, leaving a small city in contraction. Knox College is a small liberal arts school that adds an intellectual dimension and some cultural events. Carl Sandburg was born here and there's a historical site.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Knox College specifically creates a small bubble of liberal arts culture in Galesburg, and the college community — students, faculty, and associated professionals — is more socially open than the surrounding working-class city. If you can plug into the college social ecosystem, Galesburg is workable.
Lower score (below 6)
Galesburg lost both its Maytag factory (to Mexico, famously, after a heated contract negotiation) and significant railroad employment. The city reflects that economic loss in its social energy. Outside the Knox College campus, the social scene is working-class local and not particularly open to outsiders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Knox, Illinois?
$34k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Knox, Illinois?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Knox, Illinois?
19% men have degree
What's the average male height in Knox, Illinois?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Knox, Illinois?
Local women avg 29.2