Knob Lick
Census-designated place in St. Francois County, Missouri
Knob Lick is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Francois County, Missouri, with 147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mine La Motte, 5.9 miles SE.
- 147residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 148 / sq mipopulation density
- 63640ZIP code
About Knob Lick
Knob Lick is an unincorporated community in southern Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Missouri Route DD, just east of U.S. Route 67, approximately eight miles south of Farmington.
Knob Lick has a post office with zip code 63651, which has been in operation since 1870.
The community takes its name from nearby Knob Lick Mountain. In the Ozarks, knob typically refers to an isolated summit, and lick is a natural "salt lick" or salt spring. The mountain is across U.S. Route 67 from the town at 37°39′52″N 90°23′09″W. Eighty (80 acres (32 ha)) of the summit are protected by the Missouri Department of Conservation. A gravel road leads to the conservation area which includes a granite glade, picnic facilities, and a closed fire lookout tower.
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Knob Lick had 147 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 147 |
|---|---|
| Density | 148 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Knob Lick at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Francois County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 147 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6785° N, 90.3679° W |
| ZIP code | 63640 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2939170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Knob Lick
- Mine La Motte5.9 mi SE
- Farmington7.9 mi NW
- Junction City8.4 mi SE
- Doe Run8.6 mi NW
- Fredericktown8.7 mi SE
- Cobalt10.2 mi SE
- Park Hills11.9 mi NW
- Leadington12.4 mi NW
- Cherokee Pass13.8 mi S
- Iron Mountain Lake13.9 mi W
- Bismarck15.2 mi NW
- Ironton15.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Knob Lick
What county is Knob Lick in?
Knob Lick is in St. Francois County, Missouri.
What is the population of Knob Lick, MO?
147 people lived in Knob Lick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Knob Lick, MO?
The ZIP code of Knob Lick is 63640.
What is the elevation of Knob Lick?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Knob Lick?
Mine La Motte (5.9 mi), Farmington (7.9 mi), Junction City (8.4 mi), Doe Run (8.6 mi), Fredericktown (8.7 mi).
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