Knob Noster, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,824 Population 981/sq mi density
$60,294 Median Income $32,522 per capita
$146,700 Home Value $270,469 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,294 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,700 home value, $872/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Knob Noster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density981/sq mi
Coordinates38.7662°N, 93.5593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 49 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 73 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 95 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 115 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 105 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 48 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 300 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 95 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 72 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 26 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 63 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 44 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 16 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 21 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 94 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 52 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 75 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 72 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Knob Noster has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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