Knoxville Iowa Map

About Knoxville, Iowa

Knoxville is a locality in Marion County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,473. The population density is 626.5 people per km². Knoxville is located at 41.3208°N, 93.1094°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50138.

Knoxville rests in a landscape of rolling Iowa terrain, where the earth swells and recedes with a quiet permanence. It lies 32.3 miles south-east of Des Moines, IA (from Des Moines, IA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-south-east of Pleasantville. The horizon here is a broad, open sweep, often softened by the haze of distant fields or the gentle curve of the land meeting a sky that seems to stretch for miles. In the late afternoon, sunlight spills across the cultivated plains, turning the stalks of corn and soybeans into fields of burnished gold, a light that seems to linger, reluctant to yield to dusk. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a fragrance that speaks of the land's deep, enduring fertility. The streets of Knoxville itself follow the contours of this gently undulating country, presenting a view that is both grounded and expansive, a visual echo of the wider world it inhabits. The story of Knoxville is deeply entwined with the rich coal seams that once lay beneath its surface, a history that shaped its early days and the hardy spirit of its people. For decades, the extraction of this black gold was the lifeblood of the community, a demanding industry that forged strong bonds and a particular kind of resilience. While the mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy remains, a subtle reminder of the grit and determination that built this place. Today, Knoxville’s economy has diversified, with agriculture continuing to play a vital role, its fields yielding bountiful harvests. The presence of the Marion County Fairgrounds, a hub for summer gatherings and events, adds a vibrant layer to the town’s character, a place where traditions are kept alive and the community comes together. The nearby Lake Red Rock, a significant reservoir, offers a different kind of natural beauty, drawing visitors for recreation and providing a cool counterpoint to the warmth of the prairie sun.

About This Knoxville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knoxville, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.32083, -93.109371. 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 Knoxville and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Knoxville includes the ZIP code (50138), telephone area code (515), county seat of Marion County (Knoxville), and school district assignment (Knoxville Community School District). 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 Knoxville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.