Knob Noster, Missouri
Knob Noster is a city of 2,838 people in Johnson County, Missouri.
Why visit Knob Noster
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Knob Noster
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About Knob Noster
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 the Wikipedia article Knob Noster, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes10
Tequila Jalisco Mexican
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
600 East Allen Street, Knob Noster
Where to stay3
History
Knob Noster was platted in 1856. The community, in the eastern part of Washington Township, was laid out in 1856 by William A. Wortham, and incorporated by act of legislature December 14, 1859. All authorities agree that the name is connected with the prominent mound or knob (or knobs) that stand isolated on the prairie near the town. The second part of the name is said to have been suggested by a school teacher, but its origin is uncertain. Surveyor and educator David Wolfe Eaton derived it from the Latin, interpreting the whole name as "Our Knobs". The town was removed to its present site when the Pacific Railroad was built. A post office has been in operation in Knob Noster since 1846.
From the History section of Knob Noster, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Knob Noster
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 18°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 23°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warrensburg 4Nw (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Warrensburg 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Concordia 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Sedalia 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Holden 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Cole Camp 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Marshall 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Grain Valley 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Blue Springs 42 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Lee's Summit 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Independence 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Knob Noster State Park Bridge, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Knob Noster State Park Dam 2, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Knob Noster State Park Dam spillway, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Knob Noster State Park Dam 1, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Knob Noster State Park Rock Bath House, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
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