What are the schools like in Neoga, IL?

Neoga is served primarily by Neoga CUSD 3. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Neoga?

The median household income in Neoga, IL is $65,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Neoga, IL?

Neoga has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.7 inches.

Neoga, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Neoga, IL affordable or expensive?

Neoga's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Neoga is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,400 and the median rent is $663 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Neoga, IL?

Neoga has a violent crime rate of 292.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 512.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Neoga, IL a Good Place to Live?

Neoga is a small town of 1,263 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,313 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Neoga stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Neoga is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Neoga city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.2

Neoga's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Neoga costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Neoga, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$663	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Neoga's violent crime rate is 292.6 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

292.6 /100k

Property Crime

512.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Neoga is served primarily by Neoga CUSD 3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Neoga, IL	National Avg
School District	Neoga CUSD 3	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Neoga sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 13.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Neoga, IL
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	13.7"

Demographics

Metric	Neoga, IL	National Avg
Population	1,263	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Neoga

Neoga, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62447

Neoga vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neoga, IL affordable or expensive?

Neoga's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Neoga roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,400 and median rent is $663/month.

What is the crime rate in Neoga, IL?

Neoga's violent crime rate is 292.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 512.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Neoga?

Public schools in Neoga are operated by Neoga CUSD 3. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Neoga, IL a good place to live?

Neoga, IL has a population of 1,263, a median household income of $65,313, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Neoga?

Neoga averages 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 13.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Neoga?

Neoga, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62447.

What is the population of Neoga?

The population of Neoga, Illinois is 1,263 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Neoga?

Key numbers for living in Neoga: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $106,400, median household income $65,313, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Neoga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.