City safety & data profile

NeoshoMO

Neosho, MO is a 12K-resident city in Newton County with a median household income of $57,891.

Newton County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Neosho, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Neosho has a population larger than 14% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $163,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 86%
By size
$57,891
Median income
$163,400
Median home
15.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Neosho

Neosho posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Neosho area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Neosho

Where Neosho income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$57,891 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Neosho, MO beyond the headline numbers

Neosho sits inside Newton County, Missouri, at roughly 36.87°N, -94.37°W. Population 12,156, $57,891 median household income. Median home value $163,400, median rent $745. Poverty rate 15.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Neosho's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.6%, then short sleep duration at 38.8%. 1 hospital in/around Neosho, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Neosho from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,156
Neosho
Median Income
$57,891
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$163,400
-28% vs avg
Median Age
33
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Newton County) - Neosho's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
60K+3%
Median Income
$66,301+57%
Median Home Value
$190,700+77%
Poverty Rate
13.5%-10%
Unemployment
5.9%-18%

Economics

Economics indicators for Neosho, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$745/mo
Poverty Rate
15.2% +7% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%
Work From Home 5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 70.9%
African American 1%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.6%
Short Sleep Duration
38.8%
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
Physical Inactivity
32.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.7%
Current Smoking
18.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.1%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Diabetes
12.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.6%
Annual Checkup 76.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
FREEMAN NEOSHO HOSPITAL
NEOSHO · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Neosho, MO? ▼
Neosho, MO has a population of 12,156 people, located in Newton County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Neosho? ▼
The median household income in Neosho, MO is $57,891 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
What is the median home value in Neosho? ▼
The median home value in Neosho, MO is $163,400. Median rent is $745/month.
What are the top health concerns in Neosho? ▼
The top health indicators in Neosho include Obesity (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (38.8%), High Blood Pressure (35.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Neosho? ▼
Neosho has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Neosho? ▼
The median age in Neosho, MO is 33 years. 21.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Neosho, MO is located in Newton County, Missouri. With a population of 12K and a $57,891 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Neosho area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Neosho's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Neosho area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Newton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.