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.

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How Knob Noster ranks

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#11Safest in MO #61Most active in MO #68Lowest obesity in MO All MO rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code65336

Area code660

Living in Knob Noster

Housing in Knob Noster

$271K▲ 3.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Knob Noster home is worth about $271,000, up 3.8% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market3

Sale-to-list99.4%

Sold in May6

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Safety in Knob Noster

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Safety Grade A-

Knob Noster reports less crime per resident than 79% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Knob Noster 2

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Knob Noster 1.3

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Knob Noster

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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.

Warrensburg

19%

Kansas City

Sedalia

Whiteman AFB

8%Work in townlive and work in Knob Noster 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 717Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Knob Noster

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 76% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

8better than MO·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 4 close Habits all close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.5%Fewer adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · better 4.6%Fewer adults with heart diseaseMO 6.8% · better 9.9%More adults without reliable transportationMO 8.4% · worse

Care nearby

Western Missouri Medical CenterWarrensburg · 8.8 mi · ER

Compass HealthWarrensburg · 7.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Knob Noster · CMS · HRSAHealth in Knob Noster →

Natural hazards in Knob Noster

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌡️ Heat waves

10Does Knob Noster flood?paid flood claims since 2007 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Knob Noster

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Knob Noster →

Climate in Knob Noster

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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.

42° / 24°Winter

66° / 44°Spring

87° / 66°Summer

68° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Knob Noster get?About 12 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 28, with the last in spring around Apr 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Knob Noster

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School Grade A-

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.

#66Best public schoolsof 226 in MO

DistrictKNOB NOSTER R-VIIISchools3

Knob Noster Elem. BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 550 students Knob Noster Middle A-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 381 students Knob Noster High A-High · Grades 9–12 · 474 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.