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Knob Noster’s story
Knob Noster in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
Knob NosterMO
A town of 2,838. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Population
2,838
+2.7% since 2010
Typical home
$271K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
32.0
years
Jobs based here
717
A commuter town
What makes Knob Noster stand out
The 3 things Knob Noster does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Knob Noster for work
Where Knob Noster’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
717jobs based in Knob Noster
8%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Knob Noster’s report card
SchoolsA−Beats 76% of MO districtsHousing$271K1% above the MO typical homeHealthB−Healthier than 53% of U.S. townsCommute18 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyA−Less crime than 79% of U.S. townsClimate88°/21°Summer high · winter low · 12″ snowHazards36/100Low risk of storm & flood damageOutdoors1 miof trails · 0.5% conserved
Now in Knob Noster
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Knob Noster is #245 of 256 in MO for “Most residents 65+”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Knob Noster’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 1w · Town talk
Remembering Old Town Spots
I was driving by the new Dollar General the other day and it got me thinking, what used to be there before it was built?
Or start one of these
Weather
Forecast →73°
Light Rain
H 73° · L 56°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Knob Noster. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Knob Noster’s public schools outperform 76% of Missouri districts
The public schools Knob Noster’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 76% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Noster Elem. | PK–5 | 550 | B |
| Knob Noster Middle | 6–8 | 381 | A− |
| Knob Noster High | 9–12 | 474 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Knob Noster home is worth about $271K
The typical Knob Noster home is worth about $271,000, up 3.8% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.
$271KZillow home value
Typical home value
Knob Noster$271K
Missouri$268K
Market temperature
3
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Knob Noster beats the Missouri average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
8 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Knob Noster | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.5% | 8.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 9.9% | 8.4% |
Western Missouri Medical Center
8.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
77th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Knob Noster
Most working residents leave Knob Noster for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Warrensburg (19%), Kansas City (9%) and Sedalia (9%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Knob Noster8%
Warrensburg19%
Kansas City9%
Sedalia9%
Whiteman AFB4%
18 mi
median commute distance
717
jobs based in Knob Noster
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 79% of U.S. towns
Knob Noster reports less crime per resident than 79% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Knob Noster2
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Knob Noster1.3
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
79th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
92nd
percentile among MO towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Knob Noster has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–68°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
10
paid flood claims since 2007
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0.5% of Knob Noster is conserved land
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 9 of 1,849 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Knob Noster State Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Knob Noster City Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
5 places in Knob Noster on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Knob Noster
City in Missouri, United States
Knob Noster is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,782 at the 2020 census. It is located adjacent to and closely associated with Whiteman Air Force Base. Knob Noster State Park is nearby.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,782
- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 804 ft
- ZIP code
- 65336
- Area code
- 660
Knob Noster’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Knob Noster.
Whiteman AFBKnob Noster
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