NeogaIL
A town of 1,421. Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns.
What makes Neoga stand out
The thing Neoga does most differently from other towns.
Neoga has shrunk 14.5% since 2010
1,636 people in 2010; 1,421 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Neoga’s report card
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Local news
All →- Neoga vs Ramsey - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Highlights - Cerro Gordo High School - Cerro Gordo, ILNFHS Network · Sep 27
- Central A & M vs Neoga - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Neoga. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Neoga
Most working residents leave Neoga for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (20%), Mattoon (14%) and Lafayette (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in Neoga sell for about $164K
The median sale price was $164,000 in March 2026.
Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Neoga beats the Illinois average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Neoga | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 7.6% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Neoga has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
Crime reported in Neoga
Neoga's reported crime rate is below Illinois's. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
1.4% of Neoga is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jennings Park | 0.3 mi | 13 |
1,421 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.