Below Average CostVery SafeHerman-Neosho-Rubicon School District
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Neosho is a small town of 605 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $76,500
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Neosho stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Neosho is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Neosho 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: 92.9
Neosho's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Neosho costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Neosho, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$222,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$756
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Neosho's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
129.8 /100k
Property Crime
479.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Neosho is served primarily by Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Neosho, WI
National Avg
School District
Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Neosho sees average highs of 26.4°F in January
and 82.1°F in July,
with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.3 inches of snow per year.
Neosho's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Neosho roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $222,000 and median rent is $756/month.
Neosho's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 479.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Neosho are operated by Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Neosho, WI has a population of 605, a median household income of $76,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Neosho averages 26.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches
with about 36.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Neosho, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53059.
The population of Neosho, Wisconsin is 605 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Neosho: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $222,000, median household income $76,500, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Neosho side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
