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Neosho.
About
Life in Neosho
Neosho is a community of 12,857 people in Missouri. The median household income is $57,891, median rent runs about $745 per month, and median home values are around $163,400. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Neosho at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Foreign-Born
10.2%
Broadband Internet
87.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.2% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Neosho: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Neosho, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (49.3%), and 13.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.9%
of households
Married Couples
43.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Neosho
In Neosho, rent runs 28% below the MO average, and home values are 29% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,044
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $230,282 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Neosho
Unemployment in Newton County, which includes Neosho, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Neosho: Newton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Newton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Neosho Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.1 min avg
How Neosho residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Neosho, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
Regional airport · few flights23k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Neosho runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
156.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,465.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Neosho Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Newton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Newton County, which includes Neosho, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $154,500 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $165,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $973,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | $46,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Flash Flood | $263,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Hail | $74,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Newton County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ottawa County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 24 miles from Neosho) is typically good — 196 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
196
per year
Moderate Days
167
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Ottawa County, OK (24 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Neosho has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.0"
Annual Snowfall
8.1"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 25°F | 2.55" |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 3.70" |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.31" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 6.74" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 5.70" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.65" |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 4.99" |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 3.70" |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 2.87" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Neosho
Neosho has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Freeman Neosho Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Neosho
Neosho's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Neosho
Public · 2-year · 2,570 students · in-state tuition $6,450 · 41% graduate · median earnings $39,215 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Washington Carver National Monument, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Neosho
Neosho has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Washington Carver National Monument (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
10 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
33 mi awayWilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
56 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
71 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Neosho
Neosho/Newton County Library
201 W Spring St, Neosho
Cities Near Neosho
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Neosho FAQ
Is Neosho, Missouri affordable?⌄
Neosho's median rent is $745/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,891/year. Median home value is $163,400.
Is Neosho, Missouri safe?⌄
Neosho's violent crime rate was 157 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1465 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Neosho, Missouri?⌄
Newton County, which includes Neosho, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Neosho, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Neosho is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $745/month and median household income is $57,891/year. The median home value is $163,400. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Neosho, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Neosho is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from