Neosho Falls, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
139 Population 273/sq mi density
$47,750 Median Income $14,341 per capita
$14,200 Home Value $85,816 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$14,200 home value, $525/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Neosho Falls, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,750
36% below
$14,341 per capita
Home Value
$14,200
95% below
Zillow: $85,816
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
46.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Neosho Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Neosho Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
5%
Rent
45%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Neosho Falls 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

Neosho Falls residents earn a median household income of $47,750 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,341. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Neosho Falls is $14,200 , 95% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,816. Median rent is $525/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

7.0% of adults in Neosho Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Neosho Falls has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,750
Per Capita$14,341
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$928M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$14,200
Rent$525
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$85,816
Housing Units56
Rent Burden46.7%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation971 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Neosho Falls was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.