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Neosho, MO


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Neosho, Missouri

Introduction to Neosho, Missouri

Neosho, Missouri, in Newton county, is located 57 miles N of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and is 103 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is included in the Joplin metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,505 people resided in Neosho.

Neosho History

Neosho was originally inhabited by the Native Americans. It was first settled by the Europeans in the late 1820s. Lunsford Oliver from Tennessee was the first known settler of the area. He arrived in 1829. The city is the county seat of Newton County, which was organized on December 31, 1838 and was named after Sergeant John Newton. The first court session of Newton County was held on April 13, 1839. Neosho was incorporated in 1878.

Neosho and nearby Attractions

  • Harmony Shopping Center
  • Big Spring Park
  • Newton County Historical Park
  • Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments (Marjan)
  • Reptile World Zoo
  • Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum

Things To Do In Neosho

Neosho is home to Newton County Historical Society Museum. The Big Spring Park and Morse Park are some of the local parks. Visitors can shop at the Harmony Shopping Center. The Mormon Church is also worth visiting. In addition, the city hosts the Newton County Fair every year in the month of July. The Reptile World Zoo and Precious Moments Art Museum are some of the popular tourist destinations.

Neosho Transportation

Joplin Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Neosho Higher Education

Crowder College lies in the city. Missouri Southern State College, Pittsburg State University, and Northwest Arkansas Community College also provide higher education in the area.

High Points

Neosho strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Neosho Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Neosho Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Neosho Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Neosho Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Neosho, MO

Comparing Neosho to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population85
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men35
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime32

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