Knox, Starke County
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| City | Knox |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Starke |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Indiana/Knox) |
| Latitude | 41.295875 |
| Longitude | -86.625014 |
| Population | 3,479 |
| Density | 375.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46148, 46534 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| County Seat | Knox |
| School District | Knox Community School Corporation |
Knox is a locality in Starke County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,479. The population density is 375.0 people per km². Knox is located at 41.2959°N, 86.6250°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Indiana/Knox) timezone. ZIP code: 46534.
Knox, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape of gentle plains, where the vastness of the sky seems to press down upon the earth with a soft, insistent weight. It lies 13.6 miles north of Ripley, IN (from Ripley, IN: bearing 8°T), and is situated 1.7 miles north of Starke. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch in unbroken swathes, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passing clouds, punctuated by the occasional stand of mature oaks or maples that offer a fleeting, darker shade against the sun-bleached horizon. The air here carries a distinct scent, a mingling of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of summer wildflowers that spill from the ditches along the quiet country roads. A profound stillness often settles over Knox, broken only by the distant drone of a tractor or the call of a hawk circling lazily overhead, a quietude that seems to absorb the very sounds of the day. The history of Knox is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heartland of northern Indiana, a story told in the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the surrounding countryside. The local economy, long rooted in the cultivation of the fertile soil, continues to thrive on the bounty of its fields, though the hum of industry can also be heard, particularly in the processing and distribution of agricultural products. The town itself, a modest but enduring center, offers a sense of continuity, its main streets lined with businesses that have served generations of families. A notable feature of the region is the presence of numerous small lakes and wetlands, remnants of glacial activity, which offer serene reflections of the sky and provide a haven for local wildlife, adding a subtle watery shimmer to the otherwise terrestrial character of Knox.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Knox, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Knox and Starke County.
Detailed location data for Knox includes the ZIP code (46148), telephone area code (260), county seat of Starke County (Knox), and school district assignment (Knox Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Knox is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |