Profile for Neosho, Missouri, MO

Neosho is on the Ozark Plateau

Scientist George Washington Carver was born nearby and educated here

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 56. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 5.3 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Thomas Hart Benton, artist

Local festivals include:

• Newton County Fair - July 11-14, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Big Spring Park

Historic sites and museums: Newton County Historical Park

Colleges and universities: Crowder College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Neosho

Cemeteries (17)

Colleges (1)

Communities (1)

Hotels (3)

Libraries (1)

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18% of Neosho residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Neosho ancestry & family history guide.

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Post a query on a message board:

• Newton County Ancestry forum
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Neosho was $15,847, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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18% of Neosho residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Neosho festival dates:

• Newton County Fair - July 11-14, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Neosho, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $309.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $610.

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Libraries in Neosho include Neosho-Newton County Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Neosho include Neosho Daily News

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Newton County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Neosho political report.

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The average commute time for Neosho workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 2 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Neosho between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 1.9 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

Hotels in Neosho include Best Western Big Spring Lodge, Booneslick Lodge, Super 8.

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