Neosho Falls, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 136 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.0%
Males: 62  (46.0%)
Females: 74  (54.0%)
Median resident age:

34.5 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66758

Estimated median household income in 2022: $34,588 (it was $27,188 in 2000)
Neosho Falls:

$34,588
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $11,313 (it was $9,543 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $10,913 (it was $20,700 in 2000)
Neosho Falls:

$10,913
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $27,117; detached houses: $39,244; mobile homes: $12,592
March 2022 cost of living index in Neosho Falls: 74.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.3%

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According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Neosho Falls, Kansas as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Neosho Falls is 34 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (56.1%), German (7.3%), Dutch (2.4%), English (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 975 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 249 people per square mile   (very low).

Neosho Falls, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Neosho Falls city:

1.7% ($362)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawrence, KS (68.0 miles , pop. 80,098).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (91.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (366.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Piqua, KS (2.4 miles),
Le Roy, KS (2.6 miles ),
Iola, KS (3.2 miles ),
Bassett, KS (3.3 miles),
Colony, KS (3.4 miles ),
Westphalia, KS (3.6 miles),
Gas, KS (3.6 miles ),
Yates Center, KS (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.01 N, Longitude: 95.56 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Neosho Falls, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Neosho Falls, KS in 2022

Neosho Falls satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +22 (+14.0%).
Most common industries in Neosho Falls, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (14.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.8%)
  • Utilities (8.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (17.9%)
  • Utilities (17.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (14.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (14.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.7%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (10.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.7%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (17.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (10.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.3%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (10.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Neosho Falls, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Plant and system operators (8.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.3%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (21.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (17.9%)
  • Plant and system operators (17.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (17.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (10.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (10.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.3%)

Average climate in Neosho Falls, Kansas

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.1. This is about average.

City:

71.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.16. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.16
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.259. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.95. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Neosho Falls-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.9 miles away from the Neosho Falls city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Neosho Falls-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 668% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 183.7 miles away from Neosho Falls center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 123.9 miles away from Neosho Falls center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 155.5 miles away from Neosho Falls center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 202.8 miles away from Neosho Falls center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 162.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Woodson County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Neosho Falls topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Neosho Falls:

  • ARKHAVEN AT IOLA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • IOLA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • ALLEN COUNTY HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • WINDSOR PLACE AT IOLA LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • STERLING HEIGHTS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • ALLEN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; IOLA, KS)

Operable nuclear power plant near Neosho Falls:

  • 17 miles: Wolf Creek in Burlington, KS.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Neosho Falls:

  • Allen County Community College (about 10 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Emporia State University (about 45 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Baker University (about 57 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 64 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • University of Kansas (about 68 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Washburn University (about 72 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 74 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Neosho Falls: Neosho Falls Fire Department (A), Neosho Falls Community Building (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Neosho Falls: Neosho Falls United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Neosho Falls: Riverside Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Woodson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.4%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.5%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Neosho Falls:

Marital status in Neosho Falls, KS
  • Never married: 31.8%
  • Now married: 40.9%
  • Separated: 4.6%
  • Widowed: 1.8%
  • Divorced: 21.0%

For population 25 years and over in Neosho Falls:

  • High school or higher: 84.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.0
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Neosho Falls, KS (based on Woodson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7487
Evangelical Protestant5745
Catholic4001
None1,587-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

6.03 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

12.06 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

12.06 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Woodson County:

28.1%
Kansas:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.3%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Neosho Falls:

45.2%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Neosho Falls:

29.0
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Neosho Falls:

24.3%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Neosho Falls:

5.8%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Neosho Falls:

6.8
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Neosho Falls:

34.0%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

56.0%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Neosho Falls:

73.6%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Neosho Falls, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$267
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$957
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,440
Totals for Government 0$0 14$2,664

Neosho Falls government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $12,000 ($88.24)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($66.18)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($51.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($14.71)

Neosho Falls government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($7.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($29.41)
    Rents: $3,000 ($22.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($44.12)
    Highways: $2,000 ($14.71)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($80.88)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($14.71)

Neosho Falls government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $64,000 ($470.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Neosho Falls:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KALN (1370 AM; 0 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Neosho Falls:

  • KSNP (97.7 FM; BURLINGTON, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K217CI (91.3 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 36.1mTotal length
  • $1,528,000Total costs
  • 1,070Total average daily traffic
  • 51Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,272Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Neosho Falls, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Neosho Falls, KS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2 Mi S & 7.75 Mi W (Lat: 37.981694 Lon: -95.715250), Call Sign: WNAU352,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/1999, Expiration Date: 11/28/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/29/2005, Registrant: Rural Water District 1 Of Woodson County, 302 Hill St, Piqua, KS 66761, Phone: (316) 468-2385


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: K0FIG, Grant Date: 04/27/1998, Expiration Date: 04/27/2008, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2010, Registrant: Carl D Cooper, 1000 Mulberry St, Neosho Falls, KS 66758


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Neosho Falls, KS
  • 45.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.1%Wood
  • 14.3%Electricity
  • 2.9%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Neosho Falls, KS
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Neosho Falls compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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