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Neosho, MO


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Neosho, Missouri

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

The People and Families of Neosho

In Neosho, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Neosho had a median family income of $37,790.

Political Inclinations

Neosho residents donated more money ($4,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Neosho Housing

An estimated 64% of living spaces in Neosho are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Neosho, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

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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