



Knox City, Texas
Knox City, TX Profile
Knox City, TX, population 1,219 , is located
in Texas's Knox county,
about 67.2 miles from Abilene and 83.7 miles from Wichita Falls.
In the 90's the population of Knox City has declined by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Knox City has been declining at an annual rate of 2.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Knox City area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Knox City Statistics
Knox City Gender Information
Males in Knox City: 576 (47%)
Females in Knox City: 643 (53%)
As % of Population in Knox City
Race Diversity in Knox City
White: 72%
African American: 9%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 18%
As % of Population in Knox City
Age Diversity in Knox City
Median Age in Knox City: 42.1 (Males in Knox City: 40.6, Females in Knox City: 43.1)
Knox City Males Under 20: 14%
Knox City Females Under 20: 14%
Knox City Males 20 to 40: 9%
Knox City Females 20 to 40: 9%
Knox City Males 40 to 60: 11%
Knox City Females 40 to 60: 11%
Knox City Males Over 60: 13%
Knox City Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Knox City
Knox City Household Average Size: 2.37 people
Knox City Median Household Income: $ 25,583
Knox City Median Value of Homes: $ 25,600
Law Enforcement in Knox City
Reported crimes in the Knox City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 169
Burglary: 13
Larceny-theft: 14
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,540
Knox City Location Information
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Knox City
O'Brien 3.0 Miles
Rochester 7.4 Miles
Weinert 10.7 Miles
Munday 11.5 Miles
Benjamin 11.6 Miles
Rule 16.7 Miles
Goree 17.3 Miles
Haskell 18.7 Miles
Aspermont 30.7 Miles
Stamford 32.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Knox City
(Population 100,000+)
Abilene 67.2 Miles
Wichita Falls 83.7 Miles
Lubbock 118.0 Miles
Ft Worth 152.5 Miles
Arlington 164.0 Miles
Amarillo 169.6 Miles
Grand Prairie 170.0 Miles
Irving 171.4 Miles
Carrollton 172.5 Miles
Dallas 180.3 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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