Knob Noster is a small town of 2,793 in Missouri, with a median household income of $49,640
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Knob Noster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Knob Noster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Knob Noster city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.8
Knob Noster's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Knob Noster costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Knob Noster, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$779
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,640
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Knob Noster's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.3 /100k
Property Crime
1398.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Knob Noster is served primarily by KNOB NOSTER R-VIII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Knob Noster, MO
National Avg
School District
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Knob Noster sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Knob Noster's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Knob Noster roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,700 and median rent is $779/month.
Knob Noster's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1398.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Knob Noster are operated by KNOB NOSTER R-VIII.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Knob Noster, MO has a population of 2,793, a median household income of $49,640, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Knob Noster averages 40.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Knob Noster, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65336.
The population of Knob Noster, Missouri is 2,793 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Knob Noster: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $161,700, median household income $49,640, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Knob Noster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.