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Neosho, MO
City in Newton County, Missouri.
Population
13,224
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
848
ZIP codes
0
Neosho and its ZIP codes
Neosho at a glance
- Neosho is about 9.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $57,891 a year, 18% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,400 (29% below Missouri) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Neosho, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants56
- Affordable Housing1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Neosho, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,891
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$163,400
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,033), Irish Americans (1,171), Guatemalan Americans (903).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Neosho.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,117
23,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$362M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
How people get to work
Neosho, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Neosho, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neosho, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Neosho
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoodmanCity | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| GranbyCity | 8.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Stark CityTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NewtoniaTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DiamondTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| StellaTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SenecaCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| RitcheyTown | 13 mi | 0 |
| Shoal Creek EstatesVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| SaginawVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Redings MillVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Cliff VillageVillage | 14 mi | 0 |
| LeawoodVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Loma LindaTown | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| AndersonCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Shoal Creek DriveVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Neosho, MO in?
- Neosho is in Newton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Neosho, MO?
- About 13,224 people live in Neosho, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Neosho?
- Nearby places include Goodman (7.7 mi), Granby (8.7 mi), Stark City (11 mi), Newtonia (11 mi), Diamond (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023