Knightstown, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 2,150 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.1%
 
Males: 1,142  (53.2%)
Females: 1,008  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46148.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,067 (it was $35,639 in 2000)
Knightstown:

$53,067
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,768 (it was $22,466 in 2000)

Knightstown town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,901 (it was $86,500 in 2000)
Knightstown:

$123,901
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $172,302; detached houses: $177,835; townhouses or other attached units: $232,619; in 2-unit structures: $133,911; mobile homes: $24,230

Median gross rent in 2022: $835.

March 2022 cost of living index in Knightstown: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.1%
(18.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.6% for other race residents, 37.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Knightstown, IN (2022)
    • 2,09695.7%White alone
    • 351.6%Hispanic
    • 331.5%Two or more races

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Ancestries: American (42.4%), German (12.0%), English (9.7%), Irish (6.7%), Scottish (2.1%), British (1.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1837

Elevation: 938 feet

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 3,029 people per square mile   (average).

Knightstown, Indiana map

15 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.7%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $876 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,108 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anderson, IN (22.5 miles , pop. 59,734).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (32.9 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (180.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Carthage, IN (2.1 miles ),
Dunreith, IN (2.2 miles),
Spiceland, IN (2.4 miles ),
Greensboro, IN (2.6 miles),
Shirley, IN (2.7 miles ),
Wilkinson, IN (2.7 miles ),
Kennard, IN (2.7 miles ),
Lewisville, IN (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 39.80 N, Longitude: 85.53 W

Area code: 765

Distribution of median household income in Knightstown, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Knightstown, IN in 2022
Knightstown satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $153,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $38,600
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $115,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Knightstown, IN residents
Average permit cost in Knightstown, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Indiana:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +70 (+3.4%).
Most common industries in Knightstown, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.8%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Warehousing & storage (3.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Knightstown, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Knightstown, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Knightstown, Indiana average temperatures Knightstown, Indiana average precipitation Knightstown, Indiana humidity Knightstown, Indiana wind speed Knightstown, Indiana snowfall Knightstown, Indiana sunshine Knightstown, Indiana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.7. This is worse than average.

City:

99.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Knightstown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.2 miles away from the Knightstown town center injured 17 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/11/1998, a category F4 tornado 10.8 miles away from the town center injured 4 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Knightstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 157.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 139.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 157.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 143.0 miles away from Knightstown center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 174.2 miles away from Knightstown center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Henry County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Knightstown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Knightstown:

  • NRA - BALL DIALYSIS AT FOREST RIDGE (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • RESIDENTIAL CRF INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • CARDINAL SERVICE MGMT, INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • HICKORY CREEK AT GREENFIELD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GREENFIELD, IN)
  • CARDINAL SERVICE MGMT, INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • COVENANT HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • OCCAZIO HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)

Airports located in Knightstown:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Knightstown:

  • Anderson University (about 23 miles; Anderson, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,378)
  • Ball State University (about 29 miles; Muncie, IN; FT enrollment: 20,254)
  • University of Indianapolis (about 33 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,625)
  • Harrison College-Indianapolis (about 33 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,244)
  • Ivy Tech Community College (about 34 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 71,493)
  • American College of Education (about 34 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,718)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (about 35 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 22,751)

Public high school in Knightstown:

Public elementary/middle schools in Knightstown:

See full list of schools located in Knightstown

Library in Knightstown:

  • KNIGHTSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $73,926; Location: 5 EAST MAIN STREET; 16,144 books; 123 audio materials; 980 video materials; 37 state licensed databases; 19 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Knightstown opened a new high school this year located on E. US 40 that houses grades 9-10. Knightstown Intermediate School is now on Panther Trail housing grades 5-8.

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Knightstown Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Knightstown: Bethel Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Knightstown City - Town Court (28 South Washington Street).

Birthplace of: Charles A. Beard - Historian, Parke Swartzel - Major League Baseball player, William Zion - Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, Forrest Lewis - American actor.

Henry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Knightstown and their reported violations in the past:

ROYAL HYLANDS GOLF COURSE (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
PIC-N-SAVE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-07-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-24-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-07-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-24-2010)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Knightstown that have no violations reported:

  • KNIGHTSTOWN WATER UTILITY (Population served: 2,182, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HOOSIER YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY (Population served: 280, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.6%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
2 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Knightstown (2011 data):

  • Ameriana Bank: 22 North Jefferson Street Branch at 22 North Jefferson Street, branch established on 1890/01/01. Info updated 2009/08/07: Bank assets: $427.2 mil, Deposits: $341.0 mil, headquarters in New Castle, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Ameriana Bancorp
  • Citizens State Bank of New Castle, Indiana: Knightstown Branch at 475 North Mccullum Street, branch established on 1990/01/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $259.3 mil, Deposits: $232.0 mil, headquarters in New Castle, IN, positive income, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Town Financial Corporation
  • MainSource Bank: Knightstown Branch at 120 East Main Street, branch established on 1865/03/09. Info updated 2009/12/09: Bank assets: $2,729.1 mil, Deposits: $2,167.0 mil, headquarters in Greensburg, IN, positive income, 86 total offices, Holding Company: Mainsource Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Knightstown:

Marital status in Knightstown, IN
  • Never married: 31.0%
  • Now married: 46.3%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

For population 25 years and over in Knightstown:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Knightstown
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Knightstown, IN (based on Henry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,85575
Mainline Protestant6,31234
Catholic6262
Other2752
Black Protestant1801
None30,214-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Henry County:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Henry County:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Henry County:

4.04 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Here:

5.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.9%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.2%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

8.5%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Knightstown:

49.2%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.5%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Knightstown:

30.3
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.5%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

20.5%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

43.9%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
Here:

52.9%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Knightstown:

76.9%
Indiana:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Knightstown, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$6,689$40,1340$0
Police - Other 2$6,236$37,4162$2,059
Police Protection - Officers 2$11,567$69,4022$3,111
Electric Power 2$9,705$58,2300$0
Other and Unallocable 2$11,537$69,2220$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,594$31,1280$0
Water Supply 1$5,619$67,4280$0
Sewerage 1$5,619$67,4280$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,487$29,8440$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$511
Totals for Government 14$62,053$53,1885$5,680

Knightstown government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $3,473,000 ($1615.35)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($4.65)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,282,000 ($1061.40)
    Sewerage: $887,000 ($412.56)
    Central Staff Services: $597,000 ($277.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $404,000 ($187.91)
    Water Utilities: $275,000 ($127.91)
    Regular Highways: $91,000 ($42.33)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $74,000 ($34.42)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($6.98)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($0.47)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $299,000 ($139.07)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $6,000 ($2.79)

Knightstown government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,286,000 ($598.14)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $160,000 ($74.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($3.26)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.47)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $18,000 ($8.37)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $53,000 ($24.65)
    Rents: $7,000 ($3.26)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.47)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $2,877,000 ($1338.14)
    Water Utilities: $477,000 ($221.86)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $3,454,000 ($1606.51)
    Highways: $102,000 ($47.44)
    General Local Government Support: $71,000 ($33.02)
    Electric Utilities: $3,000 ($1.40)
  • Tax - Property: $398,000 ($185.12)
    Other License: $21,000 ($9.77)

Knightstown government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,488,000 ($3482.79)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,488,000 ($3482.79)

Knightstown government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $116,000 ($53.95)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,140,000 ($995.35)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $252,000 ($117.21)
Businesses in Knightstown, IN
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Burger King1H&R Block1
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Strongest AM radio stations in Knightstown:

  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBRI (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WXLW (950 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WNTS (1590 AM; 5 kW; BEECH GROVE, IN; Owner: S + M BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTLC (1310 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WXNT (1430 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Knightstown:

  • WKPW (90.7 FM; KNIGHTSTOWN, IN; Owner: IN SOLDIERS & SAILORS CHILDRENS HME)
  • WKWH-FM (94.3 FM; RUSHVILLE, IN; Owner: RSE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJCF (88.1 FM; MORRISTOWN, IN; Owner: INDIANA COMMUNITY RADIO CORP.)
  • WNOU (93.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFMS (95.5 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: WFMS LICO, INC)
  • WYXB (105.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WZPL (99.5 FM; GREENFIELD, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WENS (97.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMDH-FM (102.5 FM; NEW CASTLE, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRGF (89.7 FM; GREENFIELD, IN; Owner: GREENFIELD CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP.)
  • WGNR-FM (97.9 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WFBQ (94.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTTS (92.3 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WRZX (103.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQME (98.7 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: ANDERSON UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WHHH (96.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WIFE (100.3 FM; CONNERSVILLE, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTPI (107.9 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLBC-FM (104.1 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: MUNCIE SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WGLD (104.5 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDY LICO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Knightstown:

  • WNDY-TV (Channel 23; MARION, IN; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WXIN (Channel 59; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WISH-TV (Channel 8; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTHR (Channel 13; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOINDIANA, INC.)
  • WRTV (Channel 6; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHMB-TV (Channel 40; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKOG-LP (Channel 31; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WDNI-LP (Channel 65; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WTTV (Channel 4; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIPX-LP (Channel 51; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WBXI-CA (Channel 47; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WALV-CA (Channel 50; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOHIO, INC..)
  • WFYI (Channel 20; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIPX (Channel 63; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: PAXSON INDIANAPOLIS LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCLJ (Channel 42; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WIPB (Channel 49; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTBU-TV (Channel 69; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: BUTLER UNIVERSITY)
  • WMUN-LP (Channel 26; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP, MUNCIE IND.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Knightstown: William Zion.

Knightstown fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Knightstown fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 39Number of bridges
  • 322ft / 98.2mTotal length
  • $1,828,000Total costs
  • 293,483Total average daily traffic
  • 76,699Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Knightstown, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 151960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Knightstown, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Knightstown)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

65 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • Knightstown, 4 Mi Nw (Lat: 39.858611 Lon: -85.559722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.2 m, Call Sign: WQHP450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2007, Expiration Date: 09/25/2017, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2017, Certifier: Rudy Yakym Iii, Registrant: Wireless Connections, 166 Milan Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857, Phone: (419) 660-6100, Email:

  • WKPW Studio, 8149 West Us 40 (Lat: 39.792833 Lon: -85.541667), Type: Building, Structure height: 15.3 m, Call Sign: WQNB841,
    Assigned Frequencies: 950.000 MHz, Grant Date: 12/08/2010, Expiration Date: 08/01/2028, Certifier: Robert Hobbs, Registrant: New Castle Career Area Programs, 801 Parkview Dr., New Castle, IN 47362, Phone: (765) 593-6680, Email:

  • IN03UB069, 6433 S. Greensboro Pkwy (Lat: 39.841222 Lon: -85.509750), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 71.9 m, Call Sign: WQQH531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19375.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2023, Expiration Date: 12/12/2032, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • KNIGHTSTOWN, 4 Mi Nw (Lat: 39.858611 Lon: -85.559722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.2 m, Call Sign: WQUG860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+37 more), Grant Date: 07/03/2014, Expiration Date: 07/03/2024, Certifier: Mike Birkemeier, Registrant: W.A.T.C.H. Tv Company Inc, 807 S. Sr 3, Rushville, IN 46173, Phone: (866) 586-1518, Email:

  • MW01454A, 3 Miles Nnw Of Knightstown (Lat: 39.836944 Lon: -85.565278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.2 m, Call Sign: WQVZ964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 06/26/2015, Expiration Date: 06/26/2025, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2024, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • KNIGHTSTOWN, 8849 South And Cr 925 (Lat: 39.801194 Lon: -85.566972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 75.6 m, Overall height: 80.2 m, Call Sign: WRVL569,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+38 more), Grant Date: 12/06/2022, Expiration Date: 12/06/2032, Certifier: Kyle Gardner, Registrant: W.A.T.C.H. Tv Company Inc, 807 S. Sr 3, Rushville, IN 46173, Phone: (866) 586-1518, Email:

  • KNIGHTSTOW, 4 Miles Nw Of (Lat: 39.858639 Lon: -85.559694), Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WFY733,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3750.00 MHz, 3750.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 12/19/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2001, Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services, Inc, 2270 Lakeside Blvd 2865/642, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 656-5287, Fax: (972) 656-1622, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Knightstown)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8491F, N8491F, N-8491F, Serial Number: 28-7725117, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 12/08/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 11/08/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Hoy Jeffrey D Van, 406 N Washington St, Knightstown, IN 46148
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85986, N85986, N-85986, Serial Number: 11AC-401, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 03/04/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Raymond S Miller, 6306 W 750 S, Knightstown, IN 46148
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8384B, N8384B, N-8384B, Serial Number: 36184, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 12/03/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Michael E Willcox, 7577 S 1075w, Knightstown, IN 46148
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/07/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 23. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 39 took place in 2012, and the least - 2 in 2014. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Knightstown, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (42.6%), and Structure Fires (33.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Knightstown, IN
    • 16942.6%Outside Fires
    • 13133.0%Structure Fires
    • 8020.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 174.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Knightstown, IN
Most common first names in Knightstown, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4078.5 years
John3878.7 years
William3772.1 years
James3672.6 years
Robert2974.2 years
Charles2575.3 years
Ruth2283.1 years
Paul2069.4 years
Helen1982.0 years
Richard1874.2 years
Most common last names in Knightstown, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1877.2 years
Smith1575.1 years
Williams1482.6 years
Hamm1280.5 years
Roland1276.7 years
Addison1283.5 years
Davis1178.0 years
Brown1170.3 years
Jackson1177.0 years
Thompson1179.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Knightstown, IN
  • 90.0%Utility gas
  • 8.9%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Knightstown, IN
  • 46.5%Electricity
  • 44.0%Utility gas
  • 7.0%Wood
  • 2.5%Other fuel


Knightstown compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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