Skip to main content
Downtown's

YOU'RE READING THE Local's edition

Where Kentucky's mountains meet warm hospitality.

Knox County offers a blend of small-town charm and natural beauty. The pace of life is relaxed, and the community is close-knit, with a strong sense of tradition and neighborly support. Expect friendly faces and a genuine appreciation for the simple things in life.

Downtown Knox County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · KNOX COUNTY
Knox County, Knox County

City Snapshot

Population

30,193

County

Knox County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$34,254

Quick Numbers

Tap to call

Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Barbourville ARH Hospital

Baptist Health Corbin

This Week

Lauren Daigle

2026-07-17 at 11:30 PM

Travis Tritt

2026-08-21 at 11:30 PM

Community Leaders

View All
M
Mitch McConnell

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

R
Rand Paul

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Andy Beshear
Andy Beshear

Governor

Democratic Party