Knox County lies along the Iowa border in northwestern Missouri and is home to 8,584 residents according to 2018 estimates. It is largely rural yet contains several historical sites such as Knoxville Town Square Historic District, Naylor Commercial Historic District, and Edina Methodist Episcopal Church South Building. It also offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including camping at Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center or hunting at Edina Wildlife Management Area.