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Neosho, incorporated in 1878, is a city located at the western edge of the Missouri Ozarks serving as the county seat of Newton County, Missouri, USA. The name Neosho is generally accepted to be of Native American derivation, meaning "clear, cold water", referring to the nine natural springs found within the original city limits. The city's main park is centered around a spring which flows down a small waterfall and into a pool, often frequented by ducks and geese. Many other springs can still be found throughout the city including Bell's Iron Spring and Hobo Springs. Legend holds that Confederate gold is buried somewhere in the town of Neosho, as well. Some believe that a cave holds both the remains of the soldiers as well as the gold. Others contend that the cave, adjacent to the city's lovely Big Spring Park, was closed after a number of local children were lost forever while exploring the cave in the early 20th century. In 1839, Neosho was designated the county seat for...more

Industry *BASF *La-Z-Boy Incorporated - Recliner and sofa assembly plant *Premier Turbines - Aircraft engine repair and overhaul facility *Sunbeam Products Tourism & recreation Neosho *Newton County courthouse square - historic downtown commercial district *Neosho National Fish Hatchery - oldest operating Federal Fish Hatchery *Big Spring Park *Morse Park Cultural institutions *Newton County Historical Society Museum *Longwell Museum *Thomas Hart Benton Collection Media & entertainment Radio *KBTN, 1420 AM - country, news *KNEO, 91.7 FM - Christian Newspapers *Neosho Daily News *Neosho Post *Newton County News

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Among the most common occupations in Neosho are Management, professional, and related occupations, 25%. Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 25%. and Sales and office occupations, 24%. Approximately 77 percent of workers in Neosho, Missouri work for companies, 10 percent work for the government and 6 percent are self-employed.

Currently, the most commonly listed Neosho Jobs are for physical therapist jobs, occupational therapist jobs, assistant store manager jobs, store cashier jobs, physical therapy jobs and walmart staff pharmacist jobs.

The leading industries in Neosho, Missouri are Manufacturing, 27%; Educational, health and social services, 17%; and Retail trade, 12%. Simply Hired's Neosho job listings indicate that the following industries in Neosho are hiring the most workers: Hospitals, Books & Periodicals Wholesalers, Food Service Contractors, Catering Services and Convenience Stores.

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Neosho, Missouri is $24,152, and the median income of households in Neosho was $31,225.

Neosho has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Neosho Trends data, the number of Neosho, Missouri jobs has increased by 3% since March 2008.

Population of Neosho Total population 10,505 Male 47.18% Female 52.82% Median age 35.3     Neosho Housing Owner-occupied homes 64.5% Median cost of a home $64,700 Median mortgage payment $400 Renter-occupied homes 35.5% Vacant housing 8.3% Median monthly rent $398     Average Income Median for all male full-time $27,672 Median for all female full-time $20,632     Household Income Less than $10,000 13% $10,000 to $14,999 8% $15,000 to $24,999 18% $25,000 to $34,999 18% $35,000 to $49,999 18% $50,000 to $74,999 17% $75,000 to $99,999 5% $100,000 to $149,999 2% $150,000 to $199,999 0% $200,000 or more 1%

Education Less than 9th grade 7% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 15% High school graduate 30% Some college, no degree 22% Associate's degree 8% Bachelor's degree 10% Graduate degree 8%     Marital Status Never married 18% Currently married 57% Separated 1% Widowed 9% Divorced 14%     Race White 93% Black or African American 1% Asian 0% Other 5%     Neosho Commute Carpool 17.5% Public transportation 0.6% Average travel time 17 minutes

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