At a Glance
Median Income
$70,804
$30,148 per capita
Home Value
$104,600
Zillow: $173,266
Median Rent
$769/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Neoga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neoga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neoga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Neoga residents earn a median household income of $70,804 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,148. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neoga is $104,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,266. Median rent is $769/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Neoga reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 560/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Neoga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neoga has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,248
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density885/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,804
Per Capita$30,148
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,600
Rent$769
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$173,266
Housing Units577
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property560/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault187/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,352/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation658 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Neoga was founded in 1856.
The median home in Neoga was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.