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Neodesha, KS
City in Wilson County, Kansas.
Population
2,503
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,782
ZIP codes
0
Neodesha and its ZIP codes
Neodesha at a glance
- Neodesha is about 49 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 107th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $50,792, 32% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,400 (58% below Kansas) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Neodesha, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Neodesha, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,792
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$91,400
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (396), Irish Americans (331), Mexican Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Neodesha.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,206
2,896 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.5M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
How people get to work
Neodesha, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Neodesha, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
484
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
26
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neodesha, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Neodesha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SycamoreCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| AltoonaCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LafontaineCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| FredoniaCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| ThayerCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CherryvaleCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| BenedictCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Elk CityCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| EarltonCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| New AlbanyCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| GalesburgCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| LibertyCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BuffaloCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| IndependenceCity | 20 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Neodesha, KS in?
- Neodesha is in Wilson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Neodesha, KS?
- About 2,503 people live in Neodesha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Neodesha?
- Nearby places include Sycamore (7.1 mi), Altoona (7.1 mi), Lafontaine (8.9 mi), Fredonia (11 mi), Thayer (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023