Knoxville, Iowa

About Knoxville

Knoxville is a close-knit town in southern Iowa counting 7,440 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Knoxville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,610 residents per square mile.

📰 Knoxville News Today

• Jim Young Obituary (2026) - Knoxville, IA - Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Knoxville Legacy | Obituary · Oct 10
• Why Knoxville, Iowa, Appeals to Retirees With Its Affordable Homes and Small-Town Community Investopedia · Sep 13
• STUCK THE LANDING: Kyle Larson Flies into Iowa, Dominates 65th Knoxville Nationals World of Outlaws · Aug 16
• Knoxville voters to decide on school district's $15.3M bond referendum aimed at replacing elementary school weareiowa.com · Sep 25
• Kyle Larson wins fourth Knoxville Nationals title hours after Richmond Cup race NASCAR.com · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Iowa headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Knoxville Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Knoxville — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,440.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Knoxville

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Knoxville

• Monarca Mexican Food — mexican
• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Knoxville

• Auld Park reviews ★
• Edwards City Park reviews ★
• Elk Rock State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Lake Red Rock - Hickory Ridge Wilderness Campground reviews ★
• Lake Red Rock - Lake Red Rock Project · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Marion County Park reviews ★
• Pocket Park reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★
• Youngs Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Knoxville

• Knoxville High School
• Knoxville Middle School
• Northstar Elementary School
• West Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Knoxville Hospital & Clinics ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Knoxville

🏘️ Nearby Communities