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Whiteman Air Force Base

Whiteman AFB · Knob Noster, Missouri

Whiteman AFB is the only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber wing in the Air Force, making it one of the most unique and significant installations in the DoD. Located in rural west-central Missouri near Knob Noster, it offers very affordable Midwest living, Missouri fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax, and Kansas City is 75 miles east for urban amenities.

E-5 BAH: $1,161
O-3 BAH: $1,515
Avg Home Price: $205,000
Branch: Air Force

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Neighborhoods

Warrensburg

Off-Post

$900 to $1,250/mo

Primary off-post community, home of University of Central Missouri, affordable and family-friendly

Sedalia

Off-Post

$850 to $1,150/mo

Larger town 25 miles west, more amenities, home of the Missouri State Fair

Knob Noster

Off-Post

$800 to $1,100/mo

Adjacent to post, tiny rural town, very convenient, very affordable

Whiteman On-Post

On-Post

On-Post BAH/mo

Managed by Hunt Companies, on-post strongly recommended due to rural location

Schools

Knob Noster Schools

Grades K to 12

Small rural district adjacent to post, close military-school relationship

Warrensburg Schools

Grades K to 12

Better-rated district in larger Warrensburg community, 15 min from post

University of Central Missouri

Grades University

Located in Warrensburg, excellent for spouse education and Tuition Assistance

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Managed by Hunt Companies. Rural location makes on-post living very practical. Most families are satisfied with the on-post community.

Off-Post Rental Market

Warrensburg and Knob Noster are very affordable. Missouri BAH covers good housing easily in this market.

Commute

Route 50 connects Whiteman to Warrensburg, Sedalia, and Kansas City. Rural location means most trips require driving. Post is very self-contained.

Installation Highlights

Home of the only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber wing in the world
Missouri fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax
Kansas City 75 miles east for Chiefs and Royals games, BBQ, and urban life
Extremely affordable Midwest cost of living
Tight-knit stealth bomber community with unique mission pride

Insider Tips

Embrace the rural Midwest lifestyle, the community is tight and the pace is different from city bases
Kansas City BBQ is worth every 75-mile drive, make it a regular trip
UCM in Warrensburg is excellent for spouse education and TA programs
The B-2 mission creates an intense sense of purpose and elite identity
Missouri retirement tax exemption makes Warrensburg area a legitimate retirement destination

Nearby Attractions

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals games (75 miles east)
Kansas City BBQ circuit and Power and Light District
Lake of the Ozarks (1.5 hours) for boating and recreation
Missouri State Fair in Sedalia each August
Oceans of Fun and Worlds of Fun amusement parks in KC

School Liaison Officer

Free support for military families navigating school enrollment, records transfers, and education options near Whiteman AFB.

Phone: 660-687-7201
DSN: 975-7201
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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