Neosho, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,857 Population 824/sq mi density
$55,159 Median Income $25,637 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $232,540 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
280 Violent Crime/100K 2,165 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,159 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Neosho, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,159
27% below
$25,637 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
47% below
Zillow: $232,540
Median Rent
$737/mo
37% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
280/100K
26% below
2,165/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Neosho Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
53%
Rent
63%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Neosho a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Neosho residents earn a median household income of $55,159 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,637. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Neosho is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,540. Median rent is $737/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Neosho reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,165/100K.

Education

24.1% of adults in Neosho hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Neosho has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,857
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,159
Per Capita$25,637
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$737
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$232,540
Housing Units5,047
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent280/100K
Property2,165/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation1,047 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.5%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

Neosho was founded in 1829.
The median home in Neosho was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (24 miles).
14.6% of the population has a disability.