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Knob Noster, MO


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Knob Noster, Missouri

Knob Noster, Missouri, in Johnson county, is 51 miles SE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 59 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,462.

The People and Families of Knob Noster

In Knob Noster, about 48% of adults are married. Knob Noster has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 28% of Knob Noster is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Knob Noster.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Knob Noster had a median family income of $36,842.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Knob Noster Housing

In Knob Noster, 45% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Knob Noster, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Knob Noster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Knob Noster, MO

Comparing Knob Noster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime22
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