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Neoga, IL
City in Cumberland County, Illinois.
Population
1,421
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,011
ZIP codes
0
Neoga and its ZIP codes
Neoga at a glance
- Neoga is about 4.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,355 a year, 12% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,100 (53% below Illinois) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Neoga, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Neoga, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,355
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$123,100
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (555), Irish Americans (299), Italian Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Neoga.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,319
2,889 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.92M
FY 2026, $8,892 per person
How people get to work
Neoga, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Neoga, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
232
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neoga, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Neoga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrillaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SigelTown | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| StrasburgVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| GaysVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| StewardsonVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| MattoonCity | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| LernaVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WindsorCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MontroseVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| JanesvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| ToledoVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| TeutopolisVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| JewettVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| ShumwayVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| EffinghamCity | 15 mi | 10.8 |
| GreenupVillage | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Neoga, IL in?
- Neoga is in Cumberland County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Neoga, IL?
- About 1,421 people live in Neoga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Neoga?
- Nearby places include Trilla (6.7 mi), Sigel (7.1 mi), Strasburg (9.2 mi), Gays (9.7 mi), Stewardson (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023