The Town FilesNeosho, Missouri
City in Newton County · population 12,590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,400
- Household income
- $57,891
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 33.0
Neosho is a city of 12,590 people in Newton County, Missouri. The median home is worth $163,400, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for cycling than 80% of Missouri towns, hipper than 75% of Missouri towns, more walkable than 73% of Missouri towns.
How Neosho ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Neosho is worth $163,400, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $57,891, which is more affordable than 47% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $745 a month. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Neosho | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $745 | $855 |
| Median household income | $57,891 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Neosho
| People | Neosho | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Neosho
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neosho since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 10, 2008 about 3.9 miles from the town center and killed 14. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 241 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 130 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 21, 1996.
Severe weather in Newton County since 1996
Newton County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4876: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Newton County
Newton County had 21,297 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,349 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Neosho itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Neosho
11 public schools with 4,850 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEOSHO HIGH | 9-12 | 1,566 | 18.4 |
| MIDDLE SCH. | 5-6 | 725 | 14.2 |
| NEOSHO JR. HIGH | 7-8 | 716 | 15.6 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM. | PK-4 | 575 | 16.4 |
| BENTON ELEM. | PK-4 | 542 | 14.3 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | K-4 | 269 | 11.2 |
| RISE Elementary | K-4 | 227 | 15.1 |
| WESTVIEW ELEM. | PK-8 | 117 | 9.0 |
| FIELD EARLY CHILD./KDGN. CTR. | PK-PK | 113 | 16.1 |
| LEARNING INITIATIVE NEOSHO/CR | PK-12 | — | — |
| CROWDER AVTS | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Neosho
- Joplin, MO17.3 mi · 51,762 people · home $168,300
- Webb City, MO21.0 mi · 13,031 people · home $169,100
- Carthage, MO21.1 mi · 15,522 people · home $146,800
- Galena, KS21.4 mi · 2,761 people · home $78,500
- Baxter Springs, KS23.2 mi · 3,888 people · home $92,900
- Carl Junction, MO23.9 mi · 8,143 people · home $218,300
- Oronogo, MO24.4 mi · 2,558 people · home $188,500
- Monett, MO25.4 mi · 9,576 people · home $167,700
Neosho questions
Is Neosho, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Neosho scores better for retirees than 32% of Missouri towns and quieter than 28%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Neosho?
The median owner-occupied home in Neosho is valued at $163,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,891, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $745 a month.
What is the weather like in Neosho?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 8.1 inches of snow.
Does Neosho get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neosho since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)