At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$42,576 per capita
Home Value
$238,300
Zillow: $476,245
Median Rent
$839/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
14.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neosho a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Neosho residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,576. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neosho is $238,300 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,245. Median rent is $839/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
20.0% of adults in Neosho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neosho has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population606
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,143/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$42,576
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,300
Rent$839
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$476,245
Housing Units307
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation869 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Neosho was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.