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Knoxville, Tennessee: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Knoxville had 6.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 39% higher than the Tennessee rate (4.9). The median household income is $54,039 and the median home value is $239,700. About 195,185 people live in Knoxville.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Knoxville?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Knoxville at 6.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,374 in all). It stands at 39% higher than the Tennessee rate (4.9); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 16. Property crime came to 4,726 offenses (23.6 per 1,000; Tennessee: 16.4). Violent crimes fell 14% between 2021 and 2025 (1,600 to 1,374).
| Offense (2025) | Knoxville count | Per 1,000 | Tennessee per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,374 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 16 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 147 | 0.73 | 0.35 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 112 | 0.56 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,099 | 5.5 | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,726 | 23.6 | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 660 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,493 | 17.4 | 12.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 573 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Knoxville changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,600 | 7,713 | 40 |
| 2022 | 1,645 | 7,623 | 34 |
| 2023 | 1,621 | 6,211 | 24 |
| 2024 | 1,488 | 5,471 | 23 |
| 2025 | 1,374 | 4,726 | 16 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Knoxville Police Department's own reports.
How does Knoxville compare with Tennessee?
The median household income in Knoxville is $54,039, 22% lower than the Tennessee median ($69,595). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $239,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,191 a month. About 195,185 people live on 99 square miles of land, roughly 1,977 per square mile. The city lies in Knox County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Knoxville | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 195,185 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $54,039 | $69,595 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,700 | $286,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,191 | $1,189 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 31.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 46.6% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.5 | 38.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Knoxville?
Knox County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Knoxville?
Knoxville city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include I-40. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Knoxville?
Federal school lists place 55 public and 23 private schools within Knoxville. 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Manhattan Project National Historical Park. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Big Ridge State Park, Norris Dam State Park and Seven Islands State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Knoxville
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Knoxville city limits, plus 11 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 8 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #142 (Knoxville), Academy Sports + Outdoors #408 (Knoxville), Case Antiques INC (Knoxville), Cash America Pawn (2 in Knoxville), Cash America Pawn Of Knoxville #01 (Knoxville), Cash America Pawn Of Knoxville #03 (Knoxville), Cash America Pawn Of Knoxville #04 (Knoxville), Cash America Pawn Of Knoxville #05 (Knoxville) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
55 liquor stores are on the map inside the Knoxville city limits: 640 Liquor Store (Knoxville), Admiral Wine & Spirits (Knoxville), AJ's Wine & Spirits Washington Pike (Knoxville), Alcoa Highway Liquors (Knoxville), Allen Biermakens (Knoxville), Ashe's Wines & Spirits, BDT Beverage (Knoxville), Bob's Liquor & Wine and 47 more. Tennessee has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Knoxville city limits: Planned Parenthood (Knoxville).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Knoxville?
In 2025, Knoxville had 6.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,374 reported), 39% higher than the Tennessee rate (4.9). The property-crime rate was 23.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Knoxville?
$54,039 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $69,595 for Tennessee.
How much do homes cost in Knoxville?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $239,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $286,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Knoxville?
Knox County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Asheville, NC (83 mi) · Kingsport, TN (87 mi) · Johnson City, TN (91 mi) · Chattanooga, TN (96 mi) · Greenville, SC (119 mi) · Alpharetta, GA (133 mi)
More: Tennessee statewide numbers · county page: Knox County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Knoxville city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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