Photo: RebelAt at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Neosho is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Neosho trails Missouri on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Neosho. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Neosho
Making ends meet is harder in Neosho
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.7%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. No reliable transportation (11% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (15.2% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 15% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Neosho has no health insurance
12.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Missouri. Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Neosho
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Neosho has a top-rated hospital
Freeman Neosho Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Neosho’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Neosho’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Neosho is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #169 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 39% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Neosho’s median household income is $57,891; among the 8,298 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Missouri towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Neosho is healthier than 32% of graded towns, against 15% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Neosho adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Keeping up with care
Share of Neosho adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Neosho
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Neosho, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Neosho; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Neosho adults…
Neosho runs above MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Neosho adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Neosho adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Neosho and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho | C− | 39.6% | 12.8% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Neosho adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Neosho
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Neosho is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Neosho’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Neosho | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%21.3–27.4 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.3–22.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%31.2–48.3 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11–14.8 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%31.6–40.2 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.2–41.2 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.6–32.3 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.6–21.4 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15.9–21.3 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.9%28–38.2 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.5–18.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%32.2–45.9 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.8–14.8 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%72.7–80.4 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%51.8–59.3 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.3%77.8–82.5 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.6–78.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%55.2–65.8 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%62.4–78.5 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22–30 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%26.8–36.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.7–24.2 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%16.2–21.4 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.7–12.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%12.9–17.1 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%34.9–44.6 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.6–20.2 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.6%18.4–23 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.3 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Neosho
Is Neosho a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Neosho is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #169 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Neosho?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 48.3%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Neosho?
Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Neosho’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Neosho have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–14.8%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Neosho more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Neosho.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.