Newton County is nestled in the state of Missouri. With a land mass of 626 square miles, Newton County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 5,263 inhabitants. Newton County's population density of urban makes it one of the least thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Neosho, with a population of 20,932.

Newton County is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Newton County residents is $32,585, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Missouri. As a reflection this, the average house value in Newton County is $67,384, on par with the state average of $90,296.    Continued below...