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Neosho, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,857 Population 824/sq mi density
$55,159 Median Income $25,637 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $222,866 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
240 Violent Crime/100K 3,263 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,159 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Neosho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Population Density824/sq mi
Coordinates36.8690°N, 94.3680°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 135 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 150 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 134 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 112 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 131 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 143 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 149 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 58 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 134 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 147 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 60 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 232 fatalities, 2,352 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 29 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 70 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 89 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 98 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 19 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 55 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 35 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 50 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 57 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 79 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 16 km 7
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,546 ac, 1992).

Year Name Acres Distance
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 100 km
1995 F128 4,210 100 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 26 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 79 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 92 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 66 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 78 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 80 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 80 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 54 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 66 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 80 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 80 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 66 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 61 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Neosho has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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