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

• All guests safe after fire at Knoxville hotel late Monday weareiowa.com · Aug 18
• STUCK THE LANDING: Kyle Larson Flies into Iowa, Dominates 65th Knoxville Nationals World of Outlaws · Aug 16
• Kyle Larson wins fourth Knoxville Nationals title hours after Richmond Cup race NASCAR.com · Aug 16
• Guests displaced from Knoxville hotel after late-night fire WHO13.com · Aug 18
• Kyle Larson's Knoxville Nationals: The Debate, The Wins & What-Ifs FloRacing · Aug 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Knoxville

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

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 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

🗺️ Map of Knoxville

🏘️ Nearby Communities