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Knob Noster, MO

City in Johnson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65336.

Population

2,838

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

985

ZIP codes

1

Knob Noster and its ZIP codes

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Knob Noster at a glance

  • Knob Noster is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 212th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
  • The median household income is $62,353, 12% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,600 (12% below Missouri) and median rent is $826 a month.

Local data for Knob Noster, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Knob Noster, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,353

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$202,600

Median rent

$826/mo

Homeownership

54.2%

Bachelor's or higher

29.4%

Median age

32.0

Average commute

21.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (523), Irish Americans (331), Polish Americans (107).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Knob Noster.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,515

16,381 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,420

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$507M

FY 2026, $9,390 per person

PPP loans

$3.1M

172 loans, 499 jobs reported

Johnson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Knob Noster, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.9%
  • Carpooled14.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home5.9%

Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Knob Noster, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

718

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

68

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 18°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Knob Noster, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.0%

U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

ZIP codes in Knob Noster

1 in or overlapping Knob Noster. Population shown

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Cities near Knob Noster

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Whiteman AFBCensus-designated place2.3 mi6.7
La MonteCity7.3 mi1.1
WarrensburgCity9.3 mi9.4
Green RidgeCity13 mi0.4
HoustoniaCity14 mi0.2
LeetonCity14 mi0.5
HughesvilleVillage15 mi0.1
EmmaCity15 mi0.6
CenterviewCity16 mi0.2
ConcordiaCity15 mi1.8
Sweet SpringsCity16 mi1.7
WindsorCity16 mi2.4
SedaliaCity18 mi15
AullvilleVillage19 mi0.3
ChilhoweeTown20 mi0.4
CalhounCity21 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Knob Noster, MO in?
Knob Noster is in Johnson County, Missouri.
What ZIP codes are in Knob Noster, MO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Knob Noster include 65336.
What is the population of Knob Noster, MO?
About 2,838 people live in Knob Noster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Knob Noster?
Nearby places include Whiteman AFB (2.3 mi), La Monte (7.3 mi), Warrensburg (9.3 mi), Green Ridge (13 mi), Houstonia (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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